ST. PAUL, Minn., October 16, 2025 /3BL/ – Antea Group USA, a leading environmental and sustainability consulting firm, proudly supported Hydro20 as a sponsor of the first-of-its-kind, high-profile list celebrating the top 20 changemakers transforming water sustainability across the United States.Â
Organized by waterloop, a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for sustainability and equity in water, the inaugural Hydro20 honorees were revealed during Climate Week NYC, which took place from September 21-28, 2025.Â
Antea Group USA’s support of Hydro20 aligned with the firm’s core services in water stewardship and its purpose of creating a cleaner, safer, more sustainable world. This sponsorship was part of Antea Group USA’s broader corporate social responsibility program, which includes a commitment to donating 1% of profits to nonprofit organizations that resonate with its mission.Â
“We were incredibly proud to support Hydro20 and waterloop’s important work in highlighting the extraordinary individuals driving innovation and impact in water sustainability,” said Raimond Baumans, Executive Vice President at Antea Group USA. “From policy transformation to environmental conservation and technological advancements to corporate leadership, the Hydro20 list showcased the critical efforts needed for a more sustainable future. Our participation reflected our commitment to investing in organizations that champion these causes and contribute to a cleaner, safer, more sustainable world.”Â
Celebrating the Hydro20 WavemakersÂ
The Hydro20 list, aptly named “Wavemakers for Water Sustainability,” generated over 140 nominations from every corner of the water world. The final honorees represented a diverse mix of sectors, organizations, and communities—spanning utilities, technology, policy, arts, agriculture, indigenous communities, corporate business, and sports.Â
The rigorous selection process was guided by a diverse committee of esteemed leaders, including Erica Pann, Antea Group Senior Consultant and Executive Director of the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable, alongside representatives from organizations like Google, Nike, Xylem, and the Environmental Defense Fund.Â
To learn more about the 20 individuals who are driving change, disrupting norms, and doing good for water, please visit the Hydro20 website.Â
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About Antea Group USA: Antea®Group USA is an environment, health, safety, and sustainability consulting firm. By combining strategic thinking and multidisciplinary perspectives with technical expertise and pragmatic action, we do more than effectively solve client challenges; we deliver sustainable results for a better future. Learn more: www.us.anteagroup.com.Â
About waterloop: waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for sustainability and equity in water. Through insightful reporting and engaging content, waterloop aims to inform, inspire, and connect communities around the critical issues facing water resources. Learn more: www.waterloop.org.Â
About Hydro20: Hydro20 is “The Water Sustainability Spotlight of the Year,” organized by waterloop. It is the first-of-its-kind, high-profile list celebrating the top 20 changemakers transforming water sustainability across the United States. The inaugural honorees were revealed during Climate Week NYC. Learn more: www.hydro20.orgÂ
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Media Contacts:Â Â
Alison Bryant
Antea Group
alison.bryant@anteagroup.us
Travis Loop
waterloop
travis@waterloop.orgÂ
