About Us

Mission

The 50L Home Coalition is looking for visionary leaders who share the same passion for a better world like us. Whether you are cities, companies, innovators, or civil society groups, we are interested in what you can contribute. Contact 50L Home if you wish to lead and shape the strategic direction of the Coalition and be a part of the Leadership Group through a financial contribution. Or, if you wish to learn more about our work and participate in our events.

Our Structure

50L Home is a global platform for: cities that view water as a critical enabler for urban resiliency; companies that enable low-carbon and water-smart lifestyles; innovators that reinvent water in the homes; civil society groups and consumer networks.

The coalition is jointly coordinated by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Members

Partners

Coalition Secretariat

Meet our Team

Neil Patel

Manager

Neil is an economist with experience working with utilities, governments, and the private sector to implement water resilience programs in 25+ countries. Prior to joining 50L Home, he was a technical project manager on USAID-funded water security programs and a consultant on water and desalination infrastructure projects valued at over $1B. A proud “river geek,” Neil enjoys leading community field trips along his beloved hometown Chicago River and volunteering on projects to restore native habitat and greenspace along its banks.

Frantz Beznik

Director

With more than 30 years of experience in P&G R&D, Frantz is a passionate innovator with a sustained track record across multiple categories on leading brands like Tide, Mr. Clean, and Swiffer. Frantz’ motto is to “Make Sustainable Irresistible®” for the billions of consumers that P&G serves around the world. He spearheaded the formation of the 50L Home Coalition– partnering with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development & the World Economic Forum– to bring together companies, technology innovators, public places, research organizations, policy makers and communities to further drive systems-transformation – to make “50L per day per person feel like 500L, at low carbon” at scale.

Grace Hamilton-Burge

Senior Associate

Prior to joining 50LHome, Grace completed her degrees in environmental sciences and sustainable energy engineering. She has worked for multiple levels of government in Canada and as supported energy and health mandates through her time as a consultant. Grace loves hiking and her cat MJ who you may have the pleasure of seeing on a virtual call!