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Webinar – Drought and stricter discharge standards: how can you make your business resilient?

This summer, the whole of Flanders is once again feeling the effects of climate change. Successive heatwaves, long periods of drought and structurally limited water availability are putting businesses under pressure. At the same time, new European legislation on discharges is introducing stricter standards and additional obligations.

For a long time, water was regarded as an operational and technical matter. Today, it is a strategic risk. It affects business continuity, permits, investments and reputation.

How do you prepare your organisation for a future with less water and stricter standards? And how can you turn water management into a strategic asset?

We will be answering these questions on Thursday 27 August from 11 am to 12 noon in a free webinar.

Turn water into astrategic asset

Many companies realise that limited water availability and stricter discharge standards are becoming a strategic risk, but are not yet sure where to start. They are grappling with questions such as:

  • How significant is the water risk to our organisation?
  • Do our discharges comply with the new European standards?
  • What benefits could a water reuse project or a (modified) water treatment plant bring us?
  • How does water management fit into our broader climate and sustainability strategy?

In this webinar, we look beyond mere compliance. You’ll gain insight into the impact of climate change and regulations, and discover how to translate these into a well-thought-out water strategy and concrete measures at your site.

We combine strategic climate and water advice with technical expertise in water audits, water reuse and water treatment.

On the agenda

  • Climate change and water scarcity in Flanders: what does this mean in practical terms for your company and sector?
  • The new European legislation on discharges into surface water: what is changing and for whom?
  • Climate and water risk analysis: how to assess your water impact and exposure. How do you develop a water policy and strategy? How does this approach fit within your broader sustainability strategy, and how do you report on water?
  • From risk and strategy to action: what are the benefits of a water audit, and how do you set up a water reuse project or a (modified) water treatment plant?
  • Long-term returns: how do you continue to get the most out of your water investment through monitoring and optimisation?
  • Q&A: ask our experts your questions.

Who is it for?

  • Sustainability and environmental managers
  • Facility and operations managers
  • CEOs and board members
  • Companies in water-intensive sectors, such as industry, food and agriculture/agri-food

Speakers

This webinar brings together the expertise of Pantarein and its sister company, Pantarein Water. You’ll learn from two speakers, each offering their own unique perspective:

  • Katelijne Norga – CEO & Founder @ Pantarein
  • Pantarein is an ESG consultancy partner that guides organisations from strategic risk analysis to concrete water policy, based on an integrated approach to climate, water and CO₂.
  • Piet De Langhe – CEO @ Pantarein Water
  • Pantarein Water specialises in circular water solutions: water audits and the development, monitoring and optimisation of water reuse solutions and water treatment plants.

Together, they offer a perspective that goes beyond mere compliance: from risk analysis to concrete solutions that deliver measurable results.

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Practical information

Date: Thursday 27 August2026
Time: 11.00-12.00
Language: Dutch
Format: live session(online)
Including Q&A