Question 1

When does a company need a water risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

You need a water risk assessment if: you manufacture in a water-stressed region; your supply depends on municipal systems or shared aquifers; you are planning to expand production and need to know your source can support it; or your leadership cannot confidently answer how secure your water supply will be in ten years.

Question 2

What is a Source Vulnerability Assessment?

Accepted Answer

A Source Vulnerability Assessment (SVA) is a structured, evidence-based assessment of a water source and the conditions that govern its stability. It covers six dimensions: source stability, regulatory exposure, basin context, vulnerability profiling, gap analysis against AWS and corporate standards, and water balance across intake, consumption, treatment, and discharge.

Question 3

What industries does ALO Impact Solutions serve?

Accepted Answer

ALO has worked as a strategic partner to major food and beverage companies globally, delivering water risk assessments and management plans for large-scale bottling and manufacturing operations. The firm serves clients across Mexico, the United States, Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

Question 4

What water stewardship standards does ALO work with?

Accepted Answer

ALO follows Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) standards and holds AWS Specialist credentials. The team also works with the Coca-Cola KORE system, including the ENV-RQ-235 standard for Source Vulnerability Assessments, and aligns with CDP Water Security disclosure requirements.

Question 5

Does ALO only do water work?

Accepted Answer

No. ALO works across six integrated domains: Water Strategy & Security, Climate & Carbon, Nature & Biodiversity, Circularity & Extended Producer Responsibility, People & Communities, and General Strategy & Resilience. Every engagement connects environmental and social challenges as levers for business performance.