Asia - Japan Water Scape Ltd.
Industry: Academic Research, Professional and Technical Services
| Publication date | July 3, 2025 (Posted on June 10, 2026) |
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| Sector | Water Environment / Water Resources / Industrial and Economic Activities |
Company Overview
Water Scape Ltd. was established as a new business initiative with the aim of realizing the sustainability of “water” for society as a whole, leveraging the technologies and expertise cultivated through the Suntory Group’s research activities (Note 1) .
Climate Change Impacts
Global water resource challenges are arising on a worldwide scale due to factors such as global population growth, economic development in developing countries, and climate change. Global water scarcity involves multiple interrelated issues, as water is used not only for drinking and domestic purposes but also extensively in food production.
Adaptation Initiatives
We support efforts to secure sustainable water resources by visualizing groundwater based on scientific data and evidence grounded in hydrology (Note 2), combined with know-how and methodologies derived from factory operational experience.
Specifically, we provide customized consulting services (Fig. 1). These services include groundwater volume assessment and monitoring, as well as the formulation of action plans (including investment planning) aimed at securing sustainable water resources, based on interviews regarding the operational circumstances and target objectives of corporations and other business operators, together with data analysis.
As a case study, we present diagnostic services for the development of countermeasures against well water depletion for a major automobile manufacturer.
<Automaker’s Problem and Challenges>
- With wells gradually becoming unusable, it is necessary to formulate measures to secure water supply over the medium to long term.
- It is necessary to estimate the volume of sustainably available groundwater to explain the need for capital investment in water sustainability initiatives.
<Our Provided Solution>
- We surveyed and analyzed the current status of existing wells and changes in the surrounding environment to estimate the volume of sustainably available water.
- Based on these findings, we propose an action plan to secure the volume of water required for factory operations.
Effects/Expected Benefits
Our service, which “visualizes groundwater” and supports efforts to secure sustainable water resources, is expected to deliver the following benefits:
◆ Reduction of Business and Factory Operational Risks
Enables visualization and management of the volume of groundwater available for factory use.
◆ Development of Action Plans
Enables the formulation of action plans necessary to maintain and enhance production activities.
◆ Reporting and Communication to Internal and External Stakeholders
Enables explanation of investments in water risk management to management, shareholders, and other stakeholders.
Furthermore, in the future, we will also provide support to companies and local communities that aspire to contribute to a sound water cycle, with the aim of enhancing the value of their respective initiatives (Fig. 2).
Footnote
(Note 1) The Suntory Group conducts extensive scientific research on water both in Japan and internationally through the Institute for Water Science at Suntory Global Innovation Center, including studies on forest recharge functions that nurture water sources based on scientific approaches. The outcomes of this research are applied to initiatives such as estimating groundwater recharge volumes for the "Suntory Natural Water Sanctuary and developing impact assessment indicators for water use that reflect regional water scarcity around the world.
(Note 2) A scientific discipline that broadly studies the natural water cycle, including rain, snow, ice, surface water, groundwater, water quality, and water resources.
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