Rethinking Desalination, OceanWell’s Subsea Innovation: ESG Currents
Rethinking Desalination, OceanWell’s Subsea Innovation
ESG Currents
As climate change accelerates water scarcity, investors are eyeing scalable solutions with environmental integrity. In this episode of ESG Currents, BI’s Director of ESG research Eric Kane and senior ESG associate Melanie Rua speak with OceanWell CEO Robert Bergstrom about a subsea desalination system that uses deep-ocean pressure to cut energy use by up to 40% while protecting marine ecosystems. Bergstrom outlines OceanWell’s phased roadmap, including pilots and global scaling, and makes the investment case for water infrastructure, citing research showing a $7 return for every $1 invested. The episode explores why valuing water appropriately is key to driving innovation, policy, and climate resilience. Recorded April 23, 2025.
Apr 30, 2025