Tool 13 – Develop a Response Strategy

Tool 13 aids development of a clear response strategy and water risk governance and monitoring arrangements. This helps ensure goals are clear, resources are effectively mobilised and responsibility for delivery is established.

Step Guide

STEP
1

Bring together internal key management personnel and multidisciplinary teams to develop a strategy for delivering the identified response interventions

STEP
2

Differentiate between immediate, medium and long term actions

STEP
3

Develop the strategy –

  • Consider the company’s risk appetite and the degree of ambition for water stewardship issues
  • Consider if preventative or mitigating interventions are the most appropriate
  • Look at internal company resources, financial and human
  • Consider the maturity of the catchment

Top Tips:

  • The final strategy should include:

    • A clearly stated objective
    • A set of strategic actions
    • A clear timetable/deadline for achieving the strategy
    • A monitoring and evaluating plan to ensure progress is on track
    • A plan for continuous improvement and learning from responses
    • Definition of key roles and responsibilities