Customer Benefits
Global H2O Investments (GHI) integrated approach provides our customers the following distinct benefits:
Offers Turn-Key Solution Approach
GHI offers its customers an integrated solution for the financing or acquisition of their water treatment facilities. Our comprehensive project management services, combined with our outsourcing services provide a single point of responsibility for developing and operating our customers water infrastructure requirements.
Eliminates Upfront Capital Costs
Through our Build-Own-Operate (BOO) structure, GHI's customers eliminate the capital costs required to successfully design, build and operate their water facilities.
Recapitalizes Existing Water Assets
Our Acquisition-Operate (AO) approach optimizes our customers capital investments made in existing water infrastructure assets and reallocates these funds to other core activities.
Provides Investment Flexibility
GHI is committed to providing customer centric solutions that leverage our ability to invest in small to large projects (typically $5 to $50 million) across different industries and project types. Our access to capital also allows us to respond quickly to investment opportunities. Furthermore, GHI invests in water assets that incorporate a wide variety of water treatment processes and technology providers.
Facilitates Access to the World's Largest Water Service Provider
Our strategic alliance with Veolia Water North America Operating Services enables us to leverage the experience and technology of the leading global water services provider. Veolia Water provides drinking water and wastewater treatment services to more than 139 million people in 64 countries. Veolia Water's proven project track record and cutting edge research and development activities are the perfect complement to GHI's financing capabilities for the long-term benefit of our customers.
Eliminates Risk Through Outsourced Services
GHI eliminates our customers operating and maintenance risk exposure while guaranteeing the quality, quantity and cost of water treatment required for potable and industrial processes and/or compliance with environmental regulations. GHI is responsible for on-going repair, replacement and spare parts costs associated with the long-term operation and maintenance of our customers water facilities.
Develops Eco-Friendly Solutions
GHI is committed to developing sustainable water solutions that are environmentally conscious and promote the conservation of this natural resource. GHI incorporates proven technology into our water and wastewater facilities that promote energy conservation, reuse applications and minimal by-product generation to ultimately protect the surrounding environment.