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| Total Organizations: | 9 | |
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| Total Projects: | 12 | |
| Priority SDGs: |
Sustainable Agriculture (SDG 2.4)
Increase Access to Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (SDG 6.1 & 6.2) Water Quality (SDG 6.3) Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4) Integrated Water Resource Management (SDG 6.5) Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6) International Cooperation and Capacity Building (SDG 6.a) Stakeholder Participation (SDG 6.b) Water-Related Disaster Management (SDG 11.5) Sustainable Production (SDG 12.4) Climate Resilience and Adaptation (SDG 13.1) |
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Apparel
Food, beverage & agriculture Manufacturing Power generation Retail |
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| Organization Types: |
67%
NGO / Civil Society
22%
International Organization
11%
Business
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| Profile Completion: | 91% | |
Total annual estimated cost to address all water-related challenges: $905,186,632.00
Share of total annual estimated cost to address each individual challenge (2015 $USD):
For more about this data, see information on WRI’s Achieving Abundance dataset here.
As reported by organizations on the Hub.
1.1.2.WATER USE Major water users in the country are: the municipal sector; irrigation; hydropower; industry; navigation; recreation and tourism; fisheries; and biodiversity. Water withdrawal for agricultural and municipal purposes has increased over the last decade as a result of socio-economic development and population growth. Agriculture/irrigation is still by far the major waterwithdrawing sector, followed by the municipal water supply and industry. However, an updated and comprehensive water resources and water use information database is not available in the Country Overview - Malawi country.
1.2.WATER QUALITY, ECOSYSTEMS AND HUMAN HEALTH Major environmental problems are: deforestation; land degradation; water pollution from agricultural runoff, sewage, industrial wastes; and siltation of spawning grounds which endangers fish populations. The quality of the water resources in Malawi is dependent on three major factors: -chemical composition of the parent rocks existing in the area; -extent of agricultural activities (application of agrochemicals, farming practices, land husbandry); and -disposal of industrial waste products as well as human sewage, particularly in urban areas. Generally both surface water and groundwater are acceptable for human consumption. However, due to recently increased agricultural activities, there has been considerable degradation of water resources as a result of increased siltation in rivers and reservoirs. This is most severe in areas that are under immense population pressure, resulting in serious deforestation and cultivation of marginal and other fragile areas. Groundwater is more mineralized in alluvial aquifers than in the weathered basement aquifers. Areas such as the lower Shire Valley, eastern Bwanje valley and around Lake Chilwa have saline waters. As such, the utilization of groundwater in such areas is limited due to high contents of iron, fluoride, sulphates, nitrates and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). Irrigation development in Malawi has not had any very serious negative environmental impact. Most of the areas that have been developed for irrigation have, for as long as people can remember, been considered waterlogged areas for most of the year. As a result the impact of irrigation development in terms of waterlogging is minimal. Water-related vector-borne diseases such as malaria, typhoid, cholera and bilharzia have infected most people around the irrigation schemes in Malawi. In order to reduce the spread and intensification of such diseases, most of the schemes, and particularly those operated by the government, include a water supply and sanitation component to provide for potable water through sinking of boreholes, and proper sanitation facilities. In addition, health clinic facilities are provided to provide treatment for the affected population as well as health hygiene and education. However, there are quite a number of schemes, and especially self-help schemes, where such facilities are lacking.
2. GOVERNANCE ASPECTS 2.1.WATER INSTITUTIONS The development of irrigated agriculture is supported by several institutions including the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MAI), the Ministry of Water Development (MWD), the Department of Environmental Affairs, the Water Resources Board, the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, the Department of Forestry and training institutions. The Department of Irrigation (DoI), which is part of the MAI, has in the past been responsible for the actual implementation of irrigation activities. Now, the responsibility for developing irrigation projects rests with the beneficiary community, and the DoI plays the role of a facilitator. It is the duty of the department to provide advisory services in the development of irrigation programmes in the country. The department consists of a head office and eight Agricultural Development Divisions (ADDs). One task of the ADDs is to manage irrigation schemes directly. The problems of the DoI are that it is heavily understaffed and that most of the present staff require training in irrigation technology. The central function of the MWD is to facilitate the development and management of water resources in the country. Among its responsibilities are: ensuring access to safe water and related sanitation services; the provision of safe drinking water to rural communities; the collection of hydrological data; and catchment protection. It has been noted that the link between the DoI and the MWD is very weak and needs to be strengthened. The Water Resources Board is an institution within the MWD and is responsible for the granting of water rights for abstractions and discharge of effluents, as well as for monitoring the adherence to the water rights. For the development of irrigation schemes, water rights for abstraction and discharge of wastewater (drained from irrigation schemes) have to be granted by the Board. The primary function of the Department of Environmental Affairs is to ensure that the implementation of projects does not result in the degradation of the environment. For all irrigation schemes of more than 0.1km², environmental impact assessments are conducted. The Department of National Parks and Wildlife and the Department of Forestry are responsible for the protection of catchment areas that fall within their jurisdiction. Some of the rivers that are diverted for irrigation purposes arise from areas designated as national parks/game reserves or forest reserves and therefore, there is a need for collaboration between these departments and the DoI.
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Barnes Group (Organization)
We form part of the Barnes Group of Companies. We leverage our ability off owning our own steel manufacturing mill, which then supplies into our wholly owned primary manufacturing companies, who then produce standard and customer specific products which are … Learn More
Chipembere Community Development Organization (CCDO) (Organization)
Chipembere Community Development Organization is a registered Malawian Youth-led Organization that exists to promote interventions that build the well-being of under-privileged women, children youth elderly,and disabled to have quality hygiene and sanitation Background The organization was formed against the background … Learn More
DOXA Research (Organization)
Development of technologies for sustainable solutions for parts and monitoring of water supplies and support of maintenance. Learn More
HYDROC GmbH (Organization)
HYDROC is an association of independent consultants, -scientists and -engineers, providing water-related services through a network of national and international experts. Our concept uses the synergies of our combined expertise for the successful implementation of a variety of projects. Our … Learn More
Small Scale Livestock and Livelihoods Program (Organization)
Vision: Provide sustainable livelihoods for the resource poor Mission: To empower resource poor and vulnerable families through interventions targetting poverty reduction, food and nutrition security, and environmental sustainability Goal: To contribute to socio-economic empowerment of resource poor and vulnerable families … Learn More
Small Scale Livestock and Livelihoods Program (SSLLP) (Organization)
The mission of SSLLP is empowering resource poor and vulnerable families, through interventions targeting poverty reduction, food and nutrition security, and environmental sustainability. SSLLP works in 6 priority areas of institutional development, sustainable agriculture, climate change adaptation, WASH, financial services … Learn More
Water For People (Organization)
Water For People exists to promote the development of high-quality drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all, and sustained by strong communities, businesses, and governments. OUR VISION A world where every person has access to reliable and safe water … Learn More
Water Witness International (Organization)
A research and advocacy charity working for equitable and sustainable water resource management. We work with all water users to support objective understanding of opportunities and barriers to progress, and to galvanise action based on reliable evidence, transperancy and accountability. Learn More
WaterStep (Organization)
WaterStep responds to critical needs for safe water by evaluating and implementing solutions and teaching people to use those tools. WaterStep saves lives with safe water by empowering communities to take care of their own long-term water needs. We believe … Learn More
CARE's Pathway Program: Scaling Water Smart Agriculture in Ghana, Malawi, and Mali (Project)
www.care.org/our-work/food-and-nutrition/agriculture/water-s...
The need for improved farming techniques among smallholder farmers has been aggravated by the growing world population and changing climatic conditions. This is especially true in Sub-Saharan Africa where agriculture is the main economic activity in many countries and most … Learn More
COVID-19 response in Malawi (Project)
www.wateraid.org/mw/our-coronavirus-response
In Malawi, WaterAid is contributing to the development of a national-level WASH cluster preparedness and response plan to guide the COVID-19 response of government, NGOs, and other organizations. In addition, it is supporting a COVID-19 awareness and hygiene behaviour change … Learn More
Climate Resilience in Tanzania and Malawi (Project)
We have invested in building dams (rainwater catchments) in Tanzania and Malawi to help communities better adapt to climate change and provide water for longer periods during the dry season. Project Results (Incomplete) Learn More
DBSA Climate Finance Facility (Project)
www.greenclimate.fund/project/fp098
Addressing critical market barriers in accelerating private sector climate investments to help four southern African nations achieve their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The southern African region faces significant climate mitigation and adaptation challenges, including high vulnerability to extreme climate and … Learn More
Karonga Safe Water for Rural Women (Project)
The Karonga District Safe Water for Women and their Rural Communities Project aims at addressing water challenges faced by women and young girls at household and primary healthcare levels in four villages of Katili, Mwenitanga, Mwangwebo and Mwakabanga within Traditional … Learn More
Malawi (DAI): Protecting Water for People and Nature (Project)
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RAIN supported sustainable water resources management and increased water supply access in and around the Mt. Mulanje protected area - of national economic importance and global environmental significance for its rich biodiversity. Mt. Mulanje produces abundant water resources that are … Learn More
Malawi Biomass Conservation - Efficient Stoves (Project)
www.carbonfootprint.com/gs_ver_malawi_cookstove_carbon_offse...
The project aims to disseminate over 8,000 improved energy efficient cookstoves to homes in Malawi. The stoves are more efficient and use less wood for household cooking and heating than traditional stoves.Malawi is classed by the United Nations as a … Learn More
Malawi: Restoring Boreholes (Project)
www.firstclimate.com/en/our-carbon-offset-projects/clean-wat...
In Dowa and Kasungu Districts, around half of rural communities live without safe water. This situation is exacerbated by the fact that around one third of existing boreholes are broken or no longer functional. These two districts remain among the … Learn More
Tea Landscapes Adaptation (Project)
greenpop.org/malawi-landscapes-project
Programme Vision In spite of the present critical role of tea in Malawian livelihoods, the future viability of this crop is not guaranteed. Based on previous assessments, including a climate mapping assessment by the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), … Learn More
Toilets for Malawi (Project)
WASTE Malawi and ARKAY Plastics Industry have teamed up to design, manufacture and market plastic slabs for the mass market particularly for the base of the pyramid (BOP) of both urban and rural. Learn More
Water For People: Malawi (Project)
In Malawi, one of the world’s poorest countries, 86% of people in urban areas and 65% of people in rural areas have access to basic water sources. Access to basic sanitation facilities is much lower, with only 34% of urban … Learn More
Water and sanitation to improve households (Project)
Two villages in Bembeke region will be provided with two waterpumps and 50 latrines. They will receive training and education on water, hygiene and maintenance of the facilities. This will lead to a significant improvement of the health situation and … Learn More
(List) American Water Works Association: Coronavirus Resources (Resource)
www.awwa.org/Resources-Tools/Resource-Topics/Coronavirus#106...
With special attention to resources for utilities, this page lists relevant guidance around water and COVID-19. Learn More
Developers: American Water Works Association
(List) WEF: The Water Professional’s Guide to COVID-19 (Resource)
wef.org/news-hub/wef-news/the-water-professionals-guide-to-t...
This page seeks to help water sector professionals keep informed on the attributions of the COVID-19 virus and any measures needed to protect both workers and public health, in general. Learn More
A safe operating space for humanity (Planetary Boundaries) (Resource)
In this Nature feature, Johan Rockstrom and co-authors argue that identifying and quantifying planetary boundaries that must not be transgressed could help prevent human activities from causing unacceptable environmental change. Learn More
Aqua Gauge (Resource)
www.ceres.org/resources/tools/ceres-aqua-gauge-comprehensive...
Inform and strengthen your company’s water management strategies and allow your investors to evaluate current water management activities against detailed definitions of leading practice. Learn More
Developers: Ceres
Aqueduct (Resource)
World Resource Institute's four Aqueduct assessment tools -- Water Risk Atlas, Country Rankings, Aqueduct Food, and Aqueduct Floods -- help companies, governments, and civil society understand and respond to water risks. These water risks include water stress, seasonal variability, pollution, … Learn More
Developers: World Resources Institute
BLC Chem-MAP (Resource)
Chem-MAP® is a ZDHC-approved program to improve chemical management in leather, textile, and synthetic materials supply chains. The program reduces chemical risk to customers. Learn More
Benefit Accounting of Nature-Based Solutions for Watersheds Landscape Assessment (Resource)
pacinst.org/publication/benefit-accounting-nbs
Nature-based solution (NBS) can improve degraded ecosystems, help sequester carbon, and manage the effects of climate change, including extreme weather events. Businesses are beginning to recognize the value of NBS for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER): True Cost of Water Toolkit (Resource)
www.bieroundtable.com/publication/true-cost-of-water-toolkit
Developed by a group of leading beverage businesses, this is an easy-to-use excel tool for beverage facilities to estimate direct costs associated with their most water- and resource- intensive processes, beyond just the cost of water from the tap. The … Learn More
Businesses and Workplaces- COVID-19 (Resource)
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/bu...
Plan, Prepare and Respond- Breakdown for different industries on how to operate safely. Cleaning and disinfecting, Worker Safety, Support Resources, Mitigation Strategy Learn More
CDP Global Water Report 2018 (Resource)
This report presents analysis of the response data from a sample of 783 of the world’s largest publicly listed companies. The report is aimed at companies and investors seeking to understand how they can play their part in delivering a … Learn More
CEO Water Mandate Toolbox (Resource)
The Toolbox connects your business to the latest tools, guidance, case studies, datasets, and more most relevant to you based on your circumstances and interests. It features more than 250+ resources from dozens of organizations and is updated every week. Learn More
Developers: CEO Water Mandate, Pacific Institute
COVID-19 and food safety: Guidance for food businesses (Resource)
apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331705/WHO-2019-nCo...
The purpose of these guidelines is to highlight additional measures so that the integrity of the food chain is maintained, and that adequate and safe food supplies are available for consumers. Learn More
COVID-19 and the right to water: The crucial role of business during and after the pandemic (Resource)
gbihr.org/updates/covid-19-and-the-right-to-water-the-crucia...
Includes Immediate steps, ongoing health measures that can be taken, and responsible business practice Learn More
COVID-19: SABESP AND THE FIGHT AGAINST THE PANDEMIC IN SAO PAULO, BRAZIL (Resource)
www.worldwatercouncil.org/sites/default/files/Members/NL_mem...
Based on the major combat guidelines set by the São Paulo State Government, Sabesp is fully engaged to endure COVID-19 pandemic within its operation area, which means 374 municipalities located throughout São Paulo state and home to about 28 million … Learn More
Developers: Sabesp
Checklist: Restoring Water Quality in Buildings for Reopening. (Resource)
www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-05/documents/final_c...
Checklist for restoring water quality in buildings left unused for a long duration. Learn More
Developers: EPA Office of Wastewater Management
Cleaning and Disinfecting (Resource)
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/clean-disinfect/...
CDC/EPA Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Includes Printable Materials Learn More
Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) Standards (Resource)
www.cottonmadeinafrica.org/en/standards/goals
The Cotton made in Africa standards comprise the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) and the Cotton made in Africa-Organic (CmiA-Organic) Standard. The standards are intended to improve the living conditions of African smallholders and support sustainable cotton production. The standards … Learn More
CottonUp Guide to Sourcing Sustainable Cotton (Resource)
This guide aims to provide professionals with the practical information and resources to either start sourcing sustainable cotton or increase volumes. Learn More
Drinking Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) and COVID-19 Library – WASH4Work (Resource)
Best practices- Resources- Webinars on WASH/COVID-19 topics. Learn More
ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX (Resource)
www.oeko-tex.com/en/apply-here/eco-passport-by-oeko-tex
ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX is an independent certification for chemicals, colorants, and accessories used in textile and leather manufacturing. The certification verifies that each individual substance in the chemical product meets statutory requirements and does not harm human health. Learn More
FAO: Nature-Based Solutions for agricultural water management and food security (Resource)
www.fao.org/3/CA2525EN/ca2525en.pdf
NBS offer a promising contribution on how to enhance the availability and quality of water for productive purposes and human consumption, while preserving ecosystems. In this discussion paper, 21 case studies of water management processes are analysed, using a non-representative … Learn More
www.fao.org/3/CA2594EN/ca2594en.pdf
FAO has been emphasizing the need to accelerate a global transition to sustainable food and agriculture systems, advocating an integrated approach. This document focuses on the management of water for agricultural use. Learn More
Fairtrade Cotton Standard (Resource)
info.fairtrade.net/product/cotton
The Fairtrade Cotton standard promotes sustainability and social responsiblity across the cotton supply chain. Learn More
GEMI Local Water Tool (LWT) (Resource)
The GEMI Local Water Tool (LWT) helps organizations evaluate water-related external impacts, business risks and sufficiency of management plans at specific sites. Key Functions: Quantify water-related impacts caused by facility Quantify facility’s exposure to water-related risk Identify helpful management response Learn More
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) (Resource)
www.global-standard.org/information-centre/downloads.html
The Global Organic Textile Standard specifies a supply-chain textile processing standard that includes ecological and social criteria. The standard seeks to define worldwide requirements for textiles to be described as organic. These requirements cover the entire supply chain, from harvesting … Learn More
Global Water Footprint Standard (Resource)
waterfootprint.org/media/downloads/TheWaterFootprintAssessme...
The Global Water Footprint Assessment Standard can be used to provide comparable quantification and robust analytics, helping corporations, governments, and researchers manage water resources and achieve greater water sustainability. Learn More
Green Supply Chain: Brand Map (Resource)
wwwen.ipe.org.cn/MapBrand/Brand.aspx?q=6
The Green Supply Chain: Brand Map is a leadership initiative dedicated to showcasing brands’ commitment to supply chain transparency and environmental management. Learn More
Growing Water Risk Resilience: An Investor Guide on Agricultural Supply Chains (2018) (Resource)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/growing-water-risk-resilience-...
This guide outlines why and how investors engage on agricultural supply chain water risk. Learn More
Developers: WWF
HACCP Principles & Application Guidelines (Resource)
www.fda.gov/food/hazard-analysis-critical-control-point-hacc...
The Committee designed this document to guide the food industry and advise its sponsoring agencies in the implementation of HACCP systems. Learn More
Heineken: Our response to Covid-19 (Resource)
www.theheinekencompany.com/our-response-covid-19#:~:text=Fur...
In this link, you will find an overview of our measures and initiatives to support the health and livelihood of employees and communities in which we operate. Our three guiding principles: Health, safety, and trust of our people Safeguard the … Learn More
Developers: Heineken
ISO/TC 207/SC 5 Life cycle assessment (Resource)
www.iso.org/committee/54854/x/catalogue
This ISO Standard helps to evaluate the sustainability of a product across its life cycle. Learn More
Incorporating Multiple Benefits into Water Projects: A Guide for Water Managers (Resource)
pacinst.org/publication/incorporating-multiple-benefits-into...
Adapting to climate change, coupled with the need to address aging infrastructure, population growth, and degraded ecosystems, requires significant investment in natural and built water systems. These investments present a significant opportunity to support not only water, but to provide … Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
India Water Tool (Resource)
The India Water Tool brings together 20 datasets and risk indicators to help users understand their water risks in India. Learn More
Levi Strauss and Co Water Recycle/Reuse Standard (Resource)
levistrauss.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/LSCo-Water-Recycl...
Levi Strauss & Co. has issued this standard to encourage preservation of fresh water through water recycling. Learn More
Developers: Levi Strauss & Co.
Links: Resources on COVID-19 and WASH (Resource)
sanitationandwaterforall.org/about/about-us/water-sanitation...
To help our partners in responding to this health crisis in their countries, we have compiled different resources and tools around COVID-19 and WASH, which include documents, videos, social media materials with messages on public health, webinar recordings, etc. Learn More
Maintaining or Restoring Water Quality in Buildings with Low or No Use. (Resource)
www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-05/documents/final_m...
How to ensure the safety of staff and maintaining water quality in buildings with little or no use. Learn More
No Water No Growth (Resource)
www.chinawaterrisk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CWR-Report...
This report seeks to provide an overview of the way in which the social and economic development of continental Asia is dependent on the resources of ten rivers. Learn More
Developers: China Water Risk
One Planet Approaches: Methodology Mapping and Pathways Forward (Resource)
www.metabolic.nl/publications/one-planet-approaches-methodol...
One Planet Approaches consist of a family of tools, methodologies, frameworks, programs, and action plans, which recognize the need to measure and reduce human impact in relation to the absolute boundaries of the Earth system. Learn More
Open Source: Water Innovation (Resource)
Levi Strauss & Co. chose to publish their innovative Water<Less fabric finishing techniques to encourage water-saving practices across the apparel industry. Learn More
Developers: Levi Strauss & Co.
Operational Considerations for COVID-19 Management in the Accommodation Sector (Resource)
apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331937/WHO-2019-nCo...
With private enterprises playing a critical role in contributing to the safety of their staff, it is important to change some of their core operations. This guide is meant as a stepping point to begin reopening with safety as a … Learn More
Preferred Fiber and Materials Market Report (Resource)
store.textileexchange.org/product/2017-preferred-fiber-mater...
TextileExchange's report offers personal accounts from fiber and materials experts “inside” the industry, demonstrating various company strategies and fiber priorities being implemented to achieve greater sustainability. Learn More
Prepare your Small Business and Employees for the Effects of COVID-19 (Resource)
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-small-b...
During an infectious disease outbreak, such as the current outbreak of COVID-19, small business owners must prepare for disruption in their business as well as prepare to protect their employees’ health and safety in the workplace. These steps are recommended … Learn More
Pulse of the Fashion Industry (Resource)
www.globalfashionagenda.com/initiatives/pulse
This report uses new data and calculations to show that investments in resource efficiency, secure work environments, and sustainable materials can benefit the environment and improve profitability. Learn More
ceowatermandate.org/resources/putting-nature-to-work-integra...
This report shows how putting nature to work can help deliver infrastructure services with greater impact and lower cost, all the while reducing risks from disaster, boosting water security and enhancing climate resilience. Learn More
Quantifying Replenish Benefits in Community Water Partnership Projects (Resource)
www.coca-colasrbija.rs/content/dam/journey/rs/sr/private/pdf...
The Coca-Cola Company is quantifying the water-related “Replenish” benefits derived through its Community Water Partnership (CWP) projects. The work described in this report builds on previous efforts, and provides a current status of quantification results for three categories of CWP … Learn More
Developers: Global Environment Technology Foundation (GETF), The Coca-Cola Company
Questions relating to food businesses (Resource)
www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/questions-relating-to-food-...
Questions\ guidelines relating to food businesses answered by the WHO. Learn More
Responsible Environment Enhanced Livelihoods (REEL) Cotton Standard 2.0 (Resource)
CottonConnect's Responsible Environment Enhanced Livelihoods Cotton (REEL COTTON) standard is a business-driven initiative that sources sustainable cotton to improve environmental, quality, and traceability conditions in supply chain factories and farms worldwide. Committed brands and their supply chains undertake a development-oriented … Learn More
Restoring Water to Medical, Residential, and Commercial Buildings Shutdowns, Unsafe Water (Resource)
engineering.purdue.edu/PlumbingSafety/covid19/index_html
How to ensure the safety of staff and maintaining water quality in buildings with little or no use. Learn More
SAVEh Water Efficiency Self-Assessment System (Resource)
SAVEh is the platform through which Ambev shares its water management system free of charge with other companies, which has helped to reduce more than 40% of the company’s water consumption in the last 13 years. This water efficiency tool … Learn More
Developers: Ambev S/A
SDG Compass Business Tools (Resource)
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Compass Business Tools inventory maps existing business tools against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It allows you to explore commonly used business tools that may be useful when assessing your organization’s impact on the SDGs. Learn More
Scaling Corporate Water Stewardship to Address Water Challenges in the Colorado River Basin (Resource)
pacinst.org/publication/colorado-river-water-stewardship
The Colorado River Basin states face significant water challenges, including the overallocation of water, long-term drought, and climate change. This report, commissioned by the Walton Family Foundation, explores the potential for corporate water stewardship to help solve these challenges. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
pacinst.org/publication/multiple-benefits-in-austin-texas
The City of Austin, Texas is facing an increasingly uncertain water future, from decreasing water supplies and more intense droughts to periodic flooding and water quality impairments. Austin is addressing these challenges head on, from investments in water efficiency and … Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
Setting Site Water Targets Informed By Catchment Context: A Guide For Companies (Resource)
ceowatermandate.org/site-water-targets
This guide aims to help companies set effective site water targets that are informed by catchment context, which can create value and lessen risks for the company and support collective action. Learn More
Developers: CEO Water Mandate
pacinst.org/publication/site-water-targets-south-africa
The world’s water resources are under increasing pressure from rising water consumption, pollution, and climate variability. The variety of water challenges companies face, from water governance issues to extreme events like drought, manifest in the river basins where the companies … Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
Soil & Water Assessment Tool (Resource)
The Soil & Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) is a small watershed to river basin-scale model used to simulate the quality and quantity of surface and ground water and predict the environmental impact of land use, land management practices and climate … Learn More
In response to the challenge of quantifying the business benefits, WaterAid, Diageo, GAP Inc., and Unilever have worked with PwC and ODI to develop a practical, step-by-step guide. The guide will help companies understand the business value of their WASH … Learn More
Developers: WaterAid
Sustainable Rice Platform (Resource)
The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) Standard for Sustainable Rice Cultivation is the world’s first voluntary sustainability standard for rice. The standard is complemented by a set of 12 quantitative performance indicators. By identifying “hotspots,” the indicators enable users to monitor … Learn More
Sustainable Timber Sourcing – Good Practices in Construction Material Industries (Resource)
ic.fsc.org/preview.fsc-principles-and-criteria-for-forest-st...
The Forest Stewardship Council created the Principles of Forest Stewardship as a worldwide standard to promote environmentally responsible, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world’s forests. Learn More
The AWS International Water Stewardship Standard (Resource)
The AWS Standard is a globally-applicable framework for major water users to understand their water use and impacts, and to work collaboratively and transparently for sustainable water management within a catchment context. Learn More
Developers: Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)
The Elephant in the Boardroom: Why Unchecked Consumption is Not an Option (Resource)
www.wri.org/publication/elephant-in-the-boardroom
This discussion paper examines the need for companies to openly acknowledge and discuss the business dependency on consumption, exploring the topic through three different product examples – cars, beef, and clothing. Learn More
The Five Goods (Resource)
d2be5ept72nvlo.cloudfront.net/2018/10/The-Five-Goods.pdf
‘The Five Goods’ stem from Fashion for Good’s robust definition of ‘good’ and intend to guide the sector with a genuine and accountable framework with the promise of social, economic, and environmental prosperity. Learn More
The Higg Index (Resource)
apparelcoalition.org/the-higg-index
Measure the environmental and social impact of your apparel products and operations. Learn More
The Life Cycle of a Jean (Resource)
This case study looks closely at a pair of Levi Strauss & Co. stone wash jeans with the goal of helping companies in the apparel sector take more effective and holistic approaches to the industry’s environmental impact. Learn More
Developers: Levi Strauss & Co.
The NbS Evidence Platform (2019) (Resource)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/the-nbs-evidence-tool-2019
This tool is an interactive map linking nature-based solutions to climate change adaptation outcomes based on a systematic review of peer-reviewed literature. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
Threading the Needle: Weaving SDGs in the Textile, Retail, and Apparel industry (Resource)
textileexchange.org/threading-the-needle-weaving-sdgs-in-the...
This report is a culmination of industry interviews, non-government organization inputs, and desk research, the report highlights practical examples for companies in the sector and beyond, grappling with how to integrate the SDGs into their core business and global supply … Learn More
Three Priorities for Business on the Coronavirus (Resource)
businessfightspoverty.org/articles/three-priorities-for-busi...
A deep dive into three areas for business action:1 Responsible Marketing 2 Accelerating Collaborative Action at the Country Level 3 Building Resilience and Good Practice Solutions for Business Learn More
Towards the Circular Economy: Accelerating the scale-up across global supply chains (Resource)
This report explores the possibilities of scaling a circular economy, given the reality of the global economy and the complexity of multi-tier supply chains. Learn More
Developers: World Economic Forum
ToxServices Full Materials Disclosure Screened Chemistry Program (ToxFMD) (Resource)
www.toxservices.com/services/fmd.php
ToxServices' Full Materials Disclosure Screened Chemistry Program (ToxFMD®) promotes chemical optimization through chemical hazard assessment, hazard reduction, and informed substitution. ZDHC members use the program to document conformance with the ZDHC MRSL. Learn More
Urban and Agricultural Water Use in California, 1960 -2015 (Resource)
pacinst.org/publication/urban-agricultural-water-use
Water is the lifeblood of California, providing for the household needs of 40 million people and supporting one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, various commercial and industrial activities, and the health and viability of the state’s … Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
WASH in the Workplace Self-Assessment Tool (Resource)
Evaluate the current status of access to safe WASH at the workplace in a given facility of your company. Assess the current status of access to safe WASH at the workplace in a given facility Support decision-making regarding investments and … Learn More
WASH@Work: A Self-training Handbook (Resource)
ILO Sectoral Policies and Governance and Tripartism Departments present four self-training modules, which adapt existing ILO training tools on OSH to provide governments, workers and employers with the necessary skills to implement the general principles contained in relevant ILO instruments. … Learn More
Wastewater: The Untapped Resource (Resource)
www.unwater.org/publications/world-water-development-report-...
This UN World Water Development report evaluates the vast quantities of domestic, agricultural and industrial wastewater discharged into the environment everyday as a valuable resource rather than costly problem. Learn More
Water Balance Targets (Resource)
www.worldwildlife.org/publications/water-balance-targets
Companies are increasingly setting and pursing ‘water balance targets’ as part of their water stewardship strategies. The seeming simplicity of balance goals can be attractive – “we will restore a volume of water equal to the amount our business consumes.” … Learn More
Developers: WWF
Water Risk Filter (Resource)
The Water Risk Filter can be used to assess and respond to water related risks for your own operations, suppliers, or growth plans. Learn More
Developers: WWF
World Bank Brief: WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) and COVID-19 (Resource)
www.worldbank.org/en/topic/water/brief/wash-water-sanitation...
Safely managed water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services are an essential part of preventing and protecting human health during infectious disease outbreaks, including the current COVID-19 pandemic. Learn More
Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme (Resource)
www.roadmaptozero.com/fileadmin/pdf/Files_2018/Wastewater_Tr...
These guidelines intend to help close the knowledge gap on wastewater treatment technologies and motivate relevant facilities in the apparel and footwear industry to implement the professional treatment systems necessary to meet the ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines. Learn More
Aqueduct (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/aqueduct-2013
World Resources Institute Learn More
Exploring the Case for Corporate Context-Based Water Targets (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/files/context-based-targets.pdf
CEO Water Mandate; CDP; The Nature Conservancy; World Resources Institute; WWF Learn More
GLASA State of the Apparel Sector Water Report (Resource toolbox)
The Sustainable Business Group; The Sustainable Fashion Academy; The Global Leadership Award in Sustainable Apparel Learn More
Swedish Textile Water Initiative Guidelines (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/sweden-textile-water-initiativ...
Swedish Textile Water Initiative Learn More
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