ARAUCO Water Challenge Program: How to Address Severe Water Scarcity

OVERVIEW
Explore how Arauco is tackling Chile’s growing water scarcity through a multi-scale water management program that combines infrastructure investment, community engagement, and cross-sector collaboration. By aligning its operations with the SDGs and promoting environmental stewardship, Arauco is driving resilience for both business and local communities.

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CHALLENGES
🔹Rainfall Reduction – Central-southern Chile has seen a 30% drop in rainfall over the past 20 years, severely impacting water supply.
🔹 Infrastructure Complexity – Implementing large-scale water projects in rural and remote regions demanded technical sophistication and sustained effort.
🔹 Community Trust – Building buy-in required strong relationships, training, and long-term engagement with local stakeholders.

KEY RESULTS
✅ 140 water-related projects completed across 49 communes in Chile
✅ Over 55,000 people gained improved access to water
✅ 380+ communities trained in water and soil resource management

WHO SHOULD READ THIS:
📌 Sustainability Professionals
📌 Climate & Environmental Professionals
📌 Reporting & Disclosure Professionals
📌 Strategic Planning & Business Development Professionals
📌 Governance Professionals
📌 Innovation & R&D Professionals
📌 Supply Chain & Procurement Professionals

Discover how Arauco’s Water Challenge Programme turned water scarcity into an opportunity for innovation, training, and public-private partnerships. Learn how tailored approaches—large-scale infrastructure, community empowerment, and continuous monitoring—have created a blueprint for resilience in water-stressed regions.
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