EY Joins SWAN To Accelerate A Collaborative Agenda Of Digitalisation And Sustainability In The Smart Water Sector

EY, a global market leading professional services firm and one of The Big Four, has joined the Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) - the leading global networking hub for the smart water sector.

Building on EY’s purpose of “Building a Better Working World”, a strategic priority has been established around engagement across the sustainability agenda, including focusing on building active involvement in delivery of greater digitalisation within utility networks. Recognising the challenges faced by the water sector, Paul Micallef, Global Leader for EY Digital Grid remarked, “As an industry, we need to come together to share the insights and knowledge needed to build more intelligent water networks that provide secure, safe and sustainable services both now and in the future.”

With their SWAN membership, EY is now a part of the vast network of industry thought leaders working to increase awareness and accelerate the adoption of smart, data-driven solutions while leveraging people, technology and innovation. Micallef adds “We are delighted to become SWAN Forum Members and add our voice to the discussion around the key challenges and opportunities facing the water sector.”

Commenting on this exciting membership news, SWAN’s CEO Amir Cahn said, “We are humbled to welcome global leader EY to the SWAN Forum. Their long-standing relationships collaborating with global utility clients, combined with extensive proficiency in the digital arena, has provided multidimensional benefits to help streamline smart water, from formulating digital transformation strategies to increased technology adoption.”

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About SWAN Forum:
The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) is the leading global hub for the smart water sector, accelerating the awareness and adoption of data-driven technologies across drinking water, wastewater and stormwater networks worldwide. SWAN connects key players in the water sector to advance the use of smart systems and leverage data for more resilient, efficient, and sustainable water management.

For more information, visit: https://swan-forum.com/