Morgan Stanley Investment Management
June 8, 2026
The Water Constraint
Macro ThematicEquitiesInformation TechnologyMaterials
The report highlights water scarcity as a growing, binding constraint on industrial production and economic growth. Investors should monitor corporate water management strategies to mitigate operational and reputational risks in water-stressed regions.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Water is transitioning from an assumed 'free' input to a binding operational constraint on industrial growth in water-stressed regions.
- 2.Companies in water-intensive sectors like semiconductors and data centers face significant operational and reputational risks if they fail to manage water supply and quality.
Table of Contents
- Growth Constraint
- Semiconductors and Water Supply
- Data Center Bottlenecks
- Takeaway
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Authors
Eric CarlsonJason Qi
Themes
Water ScarcityCorporate ResilienceESG/Sustainability
Regions
Asia PacificOtherUnited StatesMexicoPakistan
