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Area: 5888268 km2
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Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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2.98 out of 5
WWF Country Risk Score
43 out of 248 Countries
WWF Country Rank
Total Organizations: 93
Total Projects: 160
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)
Priority Regions: Rio De Contas
Rio Grande
Priority Industries: Apparel
Biotech, health care & pharma
Food, beverage & agriculture
Fossil fuels
Hospitality
Manufacturing
Materials
Power generation
Retail
Services
Organization Types:
49%
Business
27%
NGO / Civil Society
5%
Government
5%
Academia
5%
Utility / Water Service Provider
2%
International Organization
2%
Water Fund
1%
Coalition / Consortium
1%
Multi-stakeholder Organization
1%
Bilateral and / or Intergovernmental Agency
Profile Completion: 100%

Water-Related Challenge Costs

Total annual estimated cost to address all water-related challenges: $30,255,350,088.00

Share of total annual estimated cost to address each individual challenge (2015 $USD):

  • Access to Drinking Water: $6,538,832,606.00 - [22%]
  • Access to Sanitation: $2,695,658,023.00 - [9%]
  • Industrial Pollution: $913,070,854.00 - [3%]
  • Agricultural Pollution: $1,199,606,932.00 - [4%]
  • Water Scarcity: $13,865,623,325.00 - [46%]
  • Water Management: $5,042,558,348.00 - [17%]

For more about this data, see information on WRI’s Achieving Abundance dataset here.

Water Challenges

As reported by organizations on the Hub.

27.8%
Physical water supply
13.9%
Water Demand and Competition among Users
11.1%
Local Water Resource Governance
11.1%
Socioeconomic and Reputation
11.1%
Upstream Water Issues
8.3%
Access to Water Supply and Water Services
5.6%
Compliance with Local Regulations and Widely-Accepted Standards
5.6%
Influent
5.6%
Water Pricing

Country Overview

1.1.1.WATER RESOURCES Mexico's internal renewable water resources per capita is 4,016m3 (141,800 cu ft), which is below the average in the Central American and the Caribbean region of 6,645m3 (234,700 cu ft). A volume of 396km3 (95 cu mi) of water per year flows through Mexico's rivers, including imports from other countries and excluding exports. A total of 65 per cent of this surface runoff occurs in seven rivers: Grijalva, Usumacinta, Papaloapan, Coatzacoalcos, Balsas, Panuco, Santiago and Tonala, whose total watershed area represents 22 per cent of the country's total land area. The Balsas and Santiago rivers empty into the Pacific Ocean, while the other five empty into the Gulf of Mexico. The historical mean annual precipitation (1941-2004) is 773mm (30.4 in), with 77 per cent of all precipitation accruing between June and October. A little over 70 per cent of rainwater in Mexico is evapotranspirated and returns to the atmosphere. The rest runs off rivers and streams or infiltrates into the subsoil and recharges groundwater. Mexico shares three watersheds (Colorado, Bravo and Tijuana) with the United States of America (US), four with Guatemala (Grijalva, Usumacintam Suchiate, Coatan and Candelaria) and one with Belize and Guatemala (Rio Hondo). The waters are shared with the US in accordance with the stipulations included in the Treaty on the Utilization of the Waters of the Colorado, Tijuana and Rio Grande Rivers, signed in 1944. Groundwater accounts for 64 per cent of the volume of public water supply, 33 per cent of all water used for agriculture and livestock, and 24 per cent of water utilized by self-supplied industry. There are 653 groundwater aquifers in Mexico. The National Water Commission (CONAGUA) estimates the total amount of groundwater recharge to be around 77km3 (18 cu mi) per year, 36.4 per cent of which (around 28km3/6.7 cu mi per year) are actually used. This average rate does not fully represent the situation of the arid region, where a negative balance is threatening the sustainable use of groundwater resources. Groundwater is a key water supplier for several users in the arid region or in some cities where groundwater is most of the time the sole water resource available. About 71 per cent of the groundwater is used for agriculture, 20 per cent for water urban supply and 3 per cent for domestic and animal use.

1.1.2.WATER USE In 1998, domestic consumption accounted for 17 per cent of surface water withdrawals in Mexico. During the past decade, the Mexican water supply and sanitation sector made major strides in service coverage. In urban areas almost 100 per cent of the population is estimated to have access to improved water supply and 91 per cent to adequate sanitation. In rural areas, the respective shares are 87 per cent for water and 41 per cent for sanitation. Coverage levels are particularly low in the southern regions. In 1998, agriculture accounted for 78 per cent of surface water withdrawals in Mexico. A total of 62,000km2 (15.3 million acres) have an irrigation infrastructure (22.9 per cent of the total cultivated area), 55,000km2 (13.6 million acres) of which are actually irrigated. Ineffective irrigation has generated salinization and drainage problems in 3,841.63km2 (949,290 acres) of a total irrigated area of 62,560km2 (15,460,000 acres). The electricity sector in Mexico relies heavily on thermal sources (74 per cent of total installed capacity), followed by hydropower generation (22 per cent). The largest hydro plant in Mexico is the 2,300 MW Manuel Moreno Torres in Chicoasén, Chiapas. This is the world’s fourth most productive hydroelectric plant. Brazil also has the largest hydroelectric power plant in operation in the world, the Itaipú Dam, which was built between 1975 and 1991 in a joint development on the Paraná River. Its 18 generating units add up to a total production capacity of 12,600MW (megawatts) and a reliable output of 75 million MWh a year, providing 25 per cent of the energy supply in Brazil and 78 per cent of that in Paraguay (in 1995).

1.2.WATER QUALITY, ECOSYSTEMS AND HUMAN HEALTH Major environmental problems are scarcity of hazardous waste disposal facilities; rural to urban migration; natural fresh water resources which are scarce and polluted in the north, inaccessible and poor quality in the centre and extreme southeast; raw sewage and industrial effluents polluting rivers in urban areas; deforestation; widespread erosion; desertification; deteriorating agricultural lands; serious air and water pollution in the national capital and urban centres along the US-Mexico border; and land subsidence in the Valle de Mexico caused by groundwater depletion. Note: the government considers the lack of clean water and deforestation national security issues. According to the Water Quality Index, 96 per cent of Mexico's surface water bodies have different levels of pollution. The OECD estimates the economic cost of water pollution in Mexico at US$6 billion per year. The problem is most serious in the Valle de Mexico region where 100 per cent of the water bodies have different levels of contamination, 18 per cent of which are highly polluted. Low water quality is due to untreated discharge of industrial effluents and municipal wastewater into rivers and lakes, solid waste deposits along river banks, uncontrolled seepage from unsanitary landfills, and non-point pollution mainly from agricultural production. CONAGUA has also detected infiltration of untreated municipal wastewater in eight aquifers, iron and manganese in two, and arsenic in one in the Lagunera region. In overexploited aquifers, Country Overview - Mexico contamination tends to worsen over time as the groundwater reservoir is depleted. This is the case in the Lagunera region, where a concentration of 0.09 to 0.59 mg/L of arsenic is found in drinking water, above the permissible level of 0.05 mg/L. In addition information regarding water quality, available from the Public Water Rights and Registry, is scarce and often unreliable.

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Alegria activity S.L. produces special purpose mobile units. These mobile units are special purpose vehicles used to deploy any kind of service directly and easily to any location and social community in order to conduct turn-key campaigns in HEALTH, EDUCATION, … Learn More

Criado em 2011, a Aliana de Fundos de çgua da AmŽrica Latina Ž um acordo entre o Banco Interamericano de Desenvolvimento (BID), Funda‹o FEMSA, o Fundo para o Meio Ambiente Mundial (FMAM), Iniciativa Internacional de Prote‹o do Clima (IKI) e … Learn More

The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) is a partnership of some of the world’s leaders in sustainable water resource management, bringing together businesses, multilateral agencies, governments, civil society and communities to drive consensus-based actions on shared water risk. At the … Learn More

Anheuser-Busch InBev is a publicly traded company (Euronext: ABI) based in Leuven, Belgium, with American Depositary Receipts on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUD). With a portfolio of well over 200 beer brands, it is the leading global brewer, … Learn More

Production of chemicals and equipment for potable water treatment and industrial water preparing. Learn More

To generate maximum value for our customers, associates, communities and stockholders, satisfying our consumers’ expectations at all times with the highest quality products and services. Learn More

Artos group aims to reveal economically sustainable solutions to help solving problem of safe drinking water in small communities. That is why at Artos we have developed a product, called Healthy Water Maker, which can (by using the latest purifying … Learn More

ASMAN Software Solutions Private Limited is a provider of cutting edge software consultancy, design and development services with headquarters in Hyderabad, India. The company made its inception into the IT arena in 2011 and offers a comprehensive range of Software … Learn More

Como asociación civil de los productores y empacadores de aguacate en México. Nuestra misión es ser los promotores de las buenas practicas sostenibles en la cadena de producción de aguacate de México. Learn More

We want to transform healthcare, change the lives of billions of people for the better and address some of the biggest healthcare challenges facing humankind. Our ambition is to stop the progress of these often degenerative, debilitating, and life-threatening conditions, … Learn More

Nuestra misión empresarial es producir competitivamente papel, productos de papel y empaques sustentables para contribuir eficazmente al éxito de nuestros clientes, de nuestra empresa y del medio ambiente. Learn More

El grupo Biosfera, es un think tank en investigacion de futuros sustentables. (BIOSFERA, INVESTIGACIÓN DE FUTUROS) es un equipo de análisis cuyo core business es la investigación prospectiva para la construcción de futuros deseables (futurables), asociados a la sustentabilidad (planeamiento … Learn More

Blue Planet Network provides a technology platform for funders to easily select, monitor, and manage WASH projects that have been peer reviewed and vetted for quality and sustainability. Each member project must pass a rigorous peer review and planning process … Learn More

The Bocar Group is a North American company with international support structures and ultimate manufacturing technology. Primary focus is to supply advanced aluminum and plastic components (powertrain, structural &amp; transmission for aluminum and interior &amp; large components for plastic). New … Learn More

BEF scopes, develops, supports, and designs environmental water programs and projects across the U.S. The organization has been instrumental in building an NGO-led environmental water stewardship movement around Western Water issues and volumetric flow solutions. BEF collaborated in the creation … Learn More

Chemicals and plastics are present in various products used daily: in health, transportation, food, home goods and personal use, and so many other essential segments of our life. By understanding this role, we continuously strive to create sustainable solutions so … Learn More

Cemex is a Mexican multinational building materials company headquartered in Mexico that manufactures and distributes cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates in more than 50 countries. We are a company focused on creating sustainable value by providing industry-leading products and solutions … Learn More

The Centre for Advanced Research &amp; Development (CARD) is a non-government agency established, in India, with its Head quarters in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh established in 1992. The CARD has been established to promote advanced research and to apply its … Learn More

El Centro Investigador del Sistema Acuífero de Quintana Roo A.C. (CINDAQ) facilita y promueve la educacion, y apoya la conservación de los sistemas de agua dulce y recursos culturales asociados con los cenotes y ríos subterráneos de Q Roo, Mexico. Learn More

CADIS es una empresa generadora de innovación y desarrollo de capacidades en consumo y producción sustentable orientada a satisfacer las necesidades de los clientes y fomentar una cultura de preservación del medio ambiente. Learn More

Independent advisory company seeking to catalyse environmental investments Main focus areas within water issues: water and irrigation, water and sanitation, water and business risk Learn More

Es misión del Consejo, promover y participar en la Gestión del Agua en su ámbito territorial, e impulsar las acciones necesarias para preservar el agua, en cantidad y calidad en beneficio de sus habitantes, con el fin de mejorar las … Learn More

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Learn More

The Corporate Eco Forum (CEF) is an invitation-only membership organization for large companies that demonstrate a serious commitment to environment as a business strategy issue. CEF’s mission is to help accelerate sustainable business innovation by creating the best neutral space … Learn More

Main focus is SUDS retrofit to tackle flooding and water quality problems in the City of Coventry, UK, and to provide biodiversity and amenity benefits to wildlife and citizens. Coventry has Living Lab Status and the group includes Coventry University … Learn More

“IC Medicals” and “ The Emission” are two genetically integrated global internet projects about informational copies of substances and biological objects. DST Foundation initiated the integration of these phenomenal projects in August 2009 as they both are based on usage … Learn More

French multinational food-products corporation based in Paris. With four business lines: Fresh Dairy products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. Our mission is to bring health by food to as many people as possible. Learn More

Deltares is an independent, institute for applied research in the field of water, subsurface and infrastructure. Throughout the world, we work on smart solutions, innovations and applications for people, environment and society. Our main focus is on deltas, coastal regions … Learn More

Diageo plc is a British multinational alcoholic beverages company, with its headquarters in London, England. Diageo is the world's largest producer of spirits and a key producer of beer. Diageo's commitment to water stewardship is outlined in its Blueprint Water … Learn More

Ayudamos a mejorar la calidad y cuidar el agua del planeta ecológica y rentablemente. Learn More

Earthwatch is an International NGO which focusses on scientific research and education about environmental issues. Earthwatch run FreshWater Watch, an employee engagement programme which raises awareness of fresh water issues through hands-on Citizen Science Leader training days. In addition to … Learn More

Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and climate technologies and services that protect people and vital resources. With 2019 sales of $13.5 billion and 50,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions and on-site service to promote safe food, maintain … Learn More

EMPOWERMEN was born as a comprehensive consulting agency with more than 20 years of professional experience, remaining today the best alternative solution to the needs of the business world. Learn More

Developing European Environmental Policy The European Commission develops and implements EU policies by proposing laws to the European Parliament and Council of the European Union helping EU countries implement EU legislation managing the EU's budget and allocating funding ensuring that … Learn More

Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano - FFLA is a private non-profit organization based in Quito, Ecuador. Its mission is to work towards sustainable development in Latin America through constructive dialogue and conflict resolution, strengthened citizen participation, and improved political and institutional capacities. … Learn More

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We are a group of driven professionals from three continents that have a deep interest, dedication and skill to move from theory to practice and produce tangible outcomes in light of our mission: To explore and promote ways for people … Learn More

Poner al alcance de los consumidores alimentos, bebidas y productos de calidad, con marcas de prestigio y valor crecientes. Learn More

As participants in God's mission of restoring humanity to wholeness, we work to end the human suffering caused the global water crisis. We apply our engineering expertise, international development experience, and faith to help the world's most vulnerable communities establish, … Learn More

HEINEKEN is the world's most international brewer. It is the leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken® brand, the Group has a powerful portfolio of more than 250 international, regional, local and specialty … Learn More

Since its foundation in May 2007, HYTECON has generated an established market position within the field of consulting services for water and technical hygiene related aspects, focussing especially on innovative and customer-oriented solutions. A highly experienced team of microbiologists and … Learn More

Development, Installation and Improvement of Zero Emission technologies in: Wastewater Purification Clean Fuels Overunity Power Systems Waste Recycle for Construction Hazardous Environment Sanitation / Remediation Circular Economy Learn More

Purpose of the organization is to promote socio, economic and cultural advancement of weaker sections by education, training, research and field action programs. Specific focus is to promote awareness on water sanitation among rural poor communities and help them to … Learn More

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Conserve water and help secure water access in those areas at greatest risk: Implement tools to reduce the water footprint of our hotels Mitigate water risk through stakeholder collaboration to deliver water stewardship at basin level Collaborate to ensure adequate … Learn More

Currently celebrating its 42nd year, ICCR is the pioneer coalition of active shareholders who view the management of their investments as a catalyst for change. Its 300 member organizations with over $100 billion in AUM have an enduring record of … Learn More

BETTER public private partnership, with partner company John Todd Ecological Design, involved in sustainable water and wastewater and waste to food design and project development worldwide. See www.betterp3.com and www.toddecological.com Learn More

Reshaping the value of water in food production. Learn More

As we share our water with the entire planet, we feel that it is a precious resource. We monitor how we use water at our factories and are constantly working on ways to reduce our consumption of fresh water resources. … Learn More

LAQI is an organization comprised of the leading companies and institutions of Latin America, rating them on issues of Quality and Sustainable Development. LAQI is based and run on the 40+10 actions and directives, and it respects the limits of … Learn More

Smarter Technology For All. We develop world-changing technology solutions to create a more inclusive, trustworthy and sustainable digital society. Learn More

Provide structures that help our customers move the world more efficiently while protecting the environment and ensuring the long-term economic and social value generation for our stakeholders. Learn More

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Learn More

El MINAM es el ente rector del Sector Ambiente y la autoridad competente para formular la Política Nacional del Ambiente aplicable a los tres niveles de gobierno, conforme a lo dispuesto en el Decreto Legislativo N° 1013,que aprueba su creación, … Learn More

NAQWA is a Russian company that develops and makes nano drinking water recoverers. Our product NAQWA SPRING Drinking Water Recoverer (NAQWA SWR, www.naqwa.com ) created and manufactured in Russia is intended to provide sustainable drinking water solutions first of all … Learn More

NVH's mission is to provide low cost, low energy solutions for sanitation and ground water pollution. NVH partners with the Indian Ministry of Defence Research Laboratory to commercialise for global use an effective biological process creating potable water as only … Learn More

Sunass regulates water and sewage companies, oversees quality of service standards, settles customer complaints and sets regulated prices. Learn More

A pioneer and the world-leading provider of Drip Irrigation solutions, Netafim is the largest player in the global irrigation industry. With 14 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries, 27 subsidiaries, and a strong global distribution network across 110-plus countries, Netafim combines … Learn More

Water stewardship has long been one of PepsiCo’s top priorities, and it's an important part of building a Positive Value Chain. As one of the first companies of our size to acknowledge water as a human right, we have a … Learn More

Planet Water Foundation is a US based, non-profit organization focused on bringing clean water to the world's most disadvantaged communities through the installation of community-based water filtration systems and the deployment of hygiene education programs. Planet Water projects are focused … Learn More

At 9 years old, Felix Finkbeiner launched the youth initiative Plant-for-the-Planet in 2007. So far, more than 91,000 youth in 75 countries have been trained as Climate Justice Ambassadors that give speeches to their peers and adults, and fight for … Learn More

Water Education Everywhere Finite but renewable, water is essential for life. We all use, need and impact water, so understanding how we can use water more sustainably is vital. Water literacy starts with effective education. Our mission is to provide … Learn More

Inspirar a comunidades transfronterizas a apreciar y proteger su entorno natural. Inspiring cross border communities to appreciate and protect their natural environment. Learn More

Raise the River is a coalition of five NGOs who are working together -- in alliance with the US and Mexico governments -- to bring water and life back to the Colorado River Delta. Learn More

Promover la restauración de cuencas a traves de actividades socioambientales que permitan mejorar la calidad de vida de los pobladores, incrementar la infiltración de agua, la captación de bióxido de carbono y la biodiversidad. Learn More

OUR GROUP PROFILE SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and … Learn More

Servicios de agua y drenaje de Monterrey is an organization based on the pure fact of giving the right to every single person to receive the service of clean and potable water without being a privilege. Learn More

The Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority (SIDA) is an autonomous organization, taking over the Sindh irrigation and drainage system from the Sindh Irrigation and Power Department. It was established in 1997, an innovative act to devolve power in the water … Learn More

We are Ukrainian company SOUZ-CONTINENT. Our company has advanced innovative, high-tech development projects to work with the water is getting the alternate energy and water purification. Very interested in mutually beneficial cooperation for the prosperity of the world community. Learn More

We are a global food company, proudly Mexican, the world leader in the production of corn masa flour, tortillas, and wraps. We are also an important player in the flatbread category, as well as other food categories such as rice, … Learn More

Christopher Gleadle brings Sustainability, and the Green Economy• to life and shows you how to capture, create and deliver more value: serve customers better, reduce costs and mitigate conspiring environmental and social risk to see opportunity for greater profit. His … Learn More

The Coca-ColaCompany is the world's largest beverage company. The purpose of company is to refresh the world and make a difference. Our vision is to craft the brands and choice of drinks that people love, to refresh them in body … Learn More

An agreement created in 2011 between the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), FEMSA Foundation, the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the International Climate Initiative (IKI), and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to contribute to water security in Latin America and the Caribbean through … Learn More

The Monterrey Metropolitan Water Fund (FAMM) was established by a multi-stakeholder consortium in September 2013. The main objective of FAMM is to preserve the watershed of the San Juan River, which supplies more than 60% of the water used and … Learn More

The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. We acheive this through the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, including more than 550 scientists, located in all 50 U.S. states … Learn More

Trucost provides data and insight to help its clients understand the economic consequences of natural capital dependency. Our clients include companies and their advisors, the investment community, governments, academics and thought leaders. Learn More

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Veolia Water North America (VWNA) is a water systems service provider and has municipal and private sector customers in the area surrounding the Colorado River Basin. We are also committed to sustainable management of the water resource (www.growingblue.com). Based in … Learn More

Se centra en gran medida en la fabricación de resinas de PVC y otros polímeros de vinilo con una amplia variedad de aplicaciones, entre los que se incluyen tuberías, cables, pisos, autopartes, electrodomésticos, ropa, empaques y múltiples dispositivos médicos. Learn More

VILLAGES UNIS est une ONG Suisse, reconnue d’utilité publique au N° 080.913007 date de la décision 18/12/2013 et basée dans la république et Canton de Genève Elle est active dans les domaines de la coopération au développement, à l'aide humanitaire … Learn More

Wastewater Exchange is the designer and the implementer of the Ethical Water Exchange (all rights reserved) transforming wastewater into commoditised treated wastewater for the good sake of our health, planet, economy &amp; water resources as common good. Learn More

Water Canada is an influencer, a networker, and a newsmaker. Our editors and researchers know the industry and the people implementing plans and projects on the frontlines. Thousands of readers turn to us for exclusive, insightful content that speaks to … Learn More

The Water-Culture Institute promotes sustainable, equitable, and efficient management of water resources through explicit and deliberate application of ethics to the process of water decision-making. We believe that water policies and practices forged through systematic consideration of the moral implications … Learn More

Water Technologies International (GR8 Water) is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of technologically advanced Atmospheric Water Generators (AWG). These unique devices utilize a patent pending air purification input system to produce clean, great-tasting, safe water from the humidity in … Learn More

The Water-Culture Institute promotes the sustainable management of our rivers, lakes, springs, and groundwater through (1) applying indigenous wisdom, and philosophical and cultural traditions that respect the rights of nature, (2) conducting research into ethics and value systems related to … Learn More

Provides consulting on water quality matters and water allocation policy issues in the State of Colorado, the Colorado RIver Basin and elsewherein the Rockies, primarily to NGOs. Learn More

Wello is a social venture with a bold mission: to deliver clean water to a thirsty world. By reframing the water crisis as an opportunity, Wello has reinvented the wheel and developed an innovative and sustainable business model. THE WATERWHEEL … Learn More

Founded in 1989, Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is a non-profit environmental law and policy organization. With offices in seven states (Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Idaho), we have developed strategic programs focusing on three areas: Water, Energy, … Learn More

Promoting the use of innovative water-from-air tech for evaporation and condensate recapture &amp; reuse by communities and businesses resiliently adapting to global warming and responding to disasters. In arid and drying regions lacking or losing surface and groundwaters, atmospheric (clean) … Learn More

People With Purpose Our world is constantly changing. So it's reassuring to know that there are some things we can always trust to help us take the best possible care of ourselves and the ones we love. This trust inspires … Learn More

ÁLON connects people and resources to raise awareness, converge best practice and collaboration, to support the transition of industries, leaders &amp; lifestyles dependent on water – towards minimizing our water footprints. “We aim to shape consensus among pioneering Water Ambassadors … Learn More

Projects in Mexico


We constantly improve operational processes to reduce our environmental footprint and contribute to climate change mitigation. We are committed to reducing absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 70% and target a drop in scope 3 emissions … Learn More

Mexichem Resinas Vinílicas, conocida como Vestolit, es una empresa a nivel mundial que pertenece al grupo empresarial Orbia. Cuenta con plantas de producción en Alemania, USA, Colombia y México. Produce y comercializa resinas de PVC (Policloruro de Vinilo). Una de … Learn More

Pertenece al grupo empresarial Orbia. Cuenta con plantas de producción en Alemania, USA, Colombia y México. Produce y comercializa resinas de PVC (Policloruro de Vinilo). Una de sus plantas en México se ubica Altamira, Tamaulipas, y lleva por nombre Altamira … Learn More

Mexichem Resinas Vinílicas, conocida como Vestolit, es una empresa a nivel mundial que pertenece al grupo empresarial Orbia. Cuenta con plantas de producción en Alemania, USA, Colombia y México. Produce y comercializa resinas de PVC (Policloruro de Vinilo). Una de … Learn More

Mexichem Resinas Vinílicas, conocida como Vestolit, es una empresa a nivel mundial que pertenece al grupo empresarial Orbia. Cuenta con plantas de producción en Alemania, USA, Colombia y México. Produce y comercializa resinas de PVC (Policloruro de Vinilo). Una de … Learn More

Arca Continental provided maintenance and performance enhancement activities in multiple boreholes property of Servicios de Agua y Drenaje to guarantee clean water access to communities in Nuevo León. Learn More

Cemex has partnered with governments in Spain, Mexico, Egypt, and others to deliver soap and water and sanitize markets, university campuses, hospital entrances, and other public areas. Cemex has also set up sanitation tents in the Philippines and distributed hundreds … Learn More

The Appalachian forests of the eastern United States support some of the greatest biological diversity in the worldÕs temperate region, but extraction of abundant coal reserves has damaged the landscape. Since 1977, nearly 600,000 ha of forest have been destroyed … Learn More

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Ciudad Ju�rez is a border city in northern Mexico, neighboring the U.S. city of El Paso, Texas. It is the most populated city in the State of Chihuahua since the 2020 census reported more than 1,500,000 inhabitants in its urban … Learn More

The Clean and Conserve Education Program is designed to help children ages four and older learn about water conservation and healthy hygiene practices through school and community educators, or on their own. The program has five educational components, divided by … Learn More

Our El Salto Plant near Guadalajara, in Mexico, an area of extremely high water stress, consumes more than 1,200 m3 of water daily, mainly to produce chlorine. Our objective was to minimize withdrawal of valuable groundwater. To do this, we … Learn More

Zimpizahua,�Las Puentes, La Laguna y Bella Esperanza are communities (bordering Coatepec access water by a series of springs (upstream) with a gravity supply system. In the main area of each water source, the catchment has a water box (gravel filter) … Learn More

The Environment Defense Fund is launching a plan to reform management along the entire length of the Colorado River, aiming to reduce pressure on the River by: - Guaranteeing water rights for the environment. - Removing barriers to water trading … Learn More

Delivery of the greenhouse to the Cihuatlán community, which will produce 50 thousand plants per year using water from the wetland. Learn More

Strengthening water resilience, reducing the vulnerability of ecosystems and communities in the Junco Micro-basin. Learn More

Water shortages are a widespread problem faced by all Mexico City residents and those living in the metropolitan area. Shortages have a greater impact on vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, mainly impacting children and teenagers. According to the National Water Commission, … Learn More

During the 2020 pandemic, Arca Continental suppored the healthcare sector with water donations. Learn More

At Aguas Danone de Argentina (ADA), we stand by Danone's mission, and we are committed to using our brands to make life better and care for our natural and social environment. Villavicencio brand had a proven environmental track record through … Learn More

We donate treated water in our Insurgentes production facility for irrigation uses in Colegio Liceo, Camellón Adoptado, and three parks in the city of Monterrey. Learn More

Infrastructure for the utilization of treated water in Las Trojes production facillity. Learn More

Optimize and reuse water within the manufacturing plant Adopt the Alliance for Water Stewardship International Water Stewardship Standard Participate in project's within the catchment to offset consumptive water use at the plant Learn More

This project implements water stewardship practices, particularly water savings (by reducing demand) and nature-based solutions that will increase the water supply to the basin. Learn More

Optimize and reuse water within the manufacturing plant Adopt the Alliance for Water Stewardship International Water Stewardship Standard Participate in project's within the catchment to offset consumptive water use at the plant Learn More

This project implements water stewardship practices, particularly water savings (by reducing demand) and nature-based solutions that will increase the water supply to the basin. Learn More

This project implements water stewardship practices, particularly water savings (by reducing demand) and nature-based solutions that will increase the water supply to basins. Learn More

Installation of rainwater harvesting systems in schools facing water scarcity issues. Educational workshops aimed at students, teachers, and parents. Learn More

Installation of rainwater harvesting systems in schools that face water scarcity issues. Development of community workshops for construction of thes systms using local materials. Learn More

Installation of rainwater harvesting systems in schools facing water scarcity issues. Educational workshops aimed at students, teachers, and parents. Learn More

Installation of rainwater harvesting systems in schools facing water scarcity issues. Educational workshops aimed at students, teachers, and parents. Learn More

Installation of rainwater harvesting systems in schools facing scarcity issues. Educational workshops aimed at students, teachers, and parents. Learn More

Installation of rainwater harvesting systems in schools facing scarcity issues. Educational workshops aimed at students, teachers, and parents. Learn More

Installation of rainwater harvesting systems in schools facing scarcity issues. Educational workshops aimed at students, teachers, and parents. Learn More

Installation of rainwater harvesting systems in schools facing scarcity issues. Educational workshops aimed at students, teachers, and parents. Learn More

Installation of rainwater harvesting systems in schools facing scarcity issues. Educational workshops aimed at students, teachers, and parents. Learn More

Installation of rainwater harvesting systems in schools facing water scarcity issues. Educational workshops aimed at students, teachers, and parents. Learn More

Installation of rainwater harvesting systems in schools facing water scarcity issues. Educational workshops aimed at students, teachers, and parents. Learn More

Essilor launched a global program “Reboost” to continuously improve the production process through increased water efficiency and to share the best practices in global operations. The Group has published a water policy, strategy and management plans, including e.g. water baselines, … Learn More

1 project within Cisadane Basin & 1 transboundry project within Brantas and Cisadane Basin Learn More

We have signed a $2.3 million cooperation agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to help us meet our corporate sustainability objectives to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and water use in our … Learn More

Schools in various locations in Mexico suffer of limited access to water which affect the wellbeing of students and teachers and affecting attendance and performance.� With the program "Escuelas de Lluvia" we aim to provide safe drinking water at school … Learn More

Created in 2014, this project aims at: Reinforce the movement towards coffee farming sustainability, limiting impacts of erosion on the one hand and developing new business opportunities for producers on the other hand; Empower a limited number of first level … Learn More

Con una historia de más de 35 años, Bio Pappel® comenzó con un ambicioso sueño: Construir una empresa papelera de clase mundial para impulsar la sustentabilidad integral mediante la recuperación de papel y cartón en desuso, el uso eficiente del … Learn More

La salsa de Guacamole Herdez es producida en la Planta de San Luis Potosí, estado de la república mexicana que presenta un alto grado de estrés hídrico. Por esta razón nuestro objetivo es el de cuantificar, mediante la metodología de … Learn More

Con una historia de más de 35 años, Bio Pappel® comenzó con un ambicioso sueño: Construir una empresa papelera de clase mundial para impulsar la sustentabilidad integral mediante la recuperación de papel y cartón en desuso, el uso eficiente del … Learn More

Con una historia de más de 35 años, Bio Pappel® comenzó con un ambicioso sueño: Construir una empresa papelera de clase mundial para impulsar la sustentabilidad integral mediante la recuperación de papel y cartón en desuso, el uso eficiente del … Learn More

Con una historia de más de 35 años, Bio Pappel® comenzó con un ambicioso sueño: Construir una empresa papelera de clase mundial para impulsar la sustentabilidad integral mediante la recuperación de papel y cartón en desuso, el uso eficiente del … Learn More

Con una historia de más de 35 años, Bio Pappel® comenzó con un ambicioso sueño: Construir una empresa papelera de clase mundial para impulsar la sustentabilidad integral mediante la recuperación de papel y cartón en desuso, el uso eficiente del … Learn More

Con una historia de más de 35 años, Bio Pappel® comenzó con un ambicioso sueño: Construir una empresa papelera de clase mundial para impulsar la sustentabilidad integral mediante la recuperación de papel y cartón en desuso, el uso eficiente del … Learn More

Con una historia de más de 35 años, Bio Pappel® comenzó con un ambicioso sueño: Construir una empresa papelera de clase mundial para impulsar la sustentabilidad integral mediante la recuperación de papel y cartón en desuso, el uso eficiente del … Learn More

Con una historia de más de 35 años, Bio Pappel® comenzó con un ambicioso sueño: Construir una empresa papelera de clase mundial para impulsar la sustentabilidad integral mediante la recuperación de papel y cartón en desuso, el uso eficiente del … Learn More

Con una historia de más de 35 años, Bio Pappel® comenzó con un ambicioso sueño: Construir una empresa papelera de clase mundial para impulsar la sustentabilidad integral mediante la recuperación de papel y cartón en desuso, el uso eficiente del … Learn More

Cemex has adopted workplace safety protocols aligned with global, national, and local health authority recommendations, including the “Taking care of family at home protocol,” “Personal Hygiene Protocol”, and the “Canteen and Resting Area Protocol” that emphasize proper handwashing, the provision … Learn More

Demonstration of best agricultural practices on our research farm for our growers; we are working with government agencies to provide zero-interest loans to growers to convert to drip irrigation systems on their farms; we grow native tree seedlings in our … Learn More

Since it started up early 2020, the new water reclamation plant at our brewery in Meoqui has helped reduce water use from 2.99hl/ hl to 2.69hl/hl. The recycled water is reused in evaporative condensers and processes such as the CO2 … Learn More

Torrential rain on January 1, 2020 caused flash floods, floods, and landslides in three provinces of Indonesia (Banten, DKI Jakarta, and West Java). The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) measured nearly 15 inches of rainfall in one dayÑmore than … Learn More

In Indonesia, efforts to protect the watershed health of the Brantas and Cisadane will be accelerated through a new multi-stakeholder partnership, the Indonesia Water Coalition. Members include local and international NGOs and six other multinational companies aiming to promote water … Learn More

In addition to the new work described above, we would like to mention what we have done in recent years, which has made it possible to cope with a particularly dry summer in 2017, an exceptional condition that could occur … Learn More

Installation of 20 community cisterns to benefit the most affected neighborhoods by the drought in the Metropolitan Area of Monterrey. Learn More

Increase and maintain vegetation and water infiltration using regenerative restoration and management techniques. Learn More

Ecosystem restoration on volcanic slopes of the valley by planting native trees. The project also added compost to the soil to support tree establishment, and constructed pits and earthen dams to retain water for the trees as they were establishing … Learn More

The main goal of this project is to halt the loss of cultural practices that benefit biodiversity in cultural landscapes. Background As commonly known, biodiversity improves the functions of ecosystems and prevents their collapse when environmental changes happen, providing to … Learn More

All of Gold Fields’ operations have tailings management plans in place, including closure and post-closure management plans. In total, Gold Fields’ operations have 27 tailing storage facilities (TSFs) of which 16 are active. All TSFs, as well as associated pipeline … Learn More

The Project will pursue short-term land and water fallowing activities within the Mexicali Valley during 2022 – 2023 to reduce Colorado River water use and enable reduced delivery of water from Lake Mead as a first objective in an overall … Learn More

"Madre Tierra" is a project with small strawberry producers in Mexico, co-built with the Danone Ecosystem Fund and other private and public players. It was developed with the objective to regenerate soils and to develop and protect natural resources and … Learn More

We supported UNICEF�s global response to the COVID-19 pandemic to expand efforts to keep children and their families safe from infection. Our donation of $450,000 and $55,000 in essential supplies, including water tanks and pipes manufactured by Orbia, helped address … Learn More

Since 2018, Coway has been supporting local rainwater supply devices by selecting local water vulnerable areas with local subsidiaries in Malaysia At the end of 2019, we donated rainwater supply to 155 households We plan to expand access to clean … Learn More

SK Monterrey operates its own wastewater treatment plant on site. This way the mill can impact its water recirculation and reuse better, manage the quality of water discharge from site and this way both build buffers for water withdrawal limits … Learn More

SK Los Reyes operates its own wastewater treatment plant on site. This way the mill can impact its water recirculation and reuse better, manage the quality of water discharge from the site and this way both build buffers for water … Learn More

We carried out two "Water-Saving School" programs for the installation of water-saving sinks and infrastructure improvements to enhance efficiency. Learn More

This project seeks to improve water access in two municipalities of� Mexico City by implementing rainwater harvesting system in households with limited access to water. Learn More

In 2020, Orbia continued it support to Agua Capital, Mexico City�s Water Fund, through its board membership chaired by Juan Pablo del Valle, with the aim of promoting water security in the region. During the year, and with the support … Learn More

This project comprised digging 162,500 infiltration trenches on 250 hectares by hand to maintain ground humidity, reduce ground erosion, and increase infiltration in deforested areas. Learn More

Coca-Cola worked with partners Comision Nacional Forestal (CONAFOR), Pronatura México, A.C., and Natural Protected Areas National Commission (CONANP) to restore 60,900 hectares of lands across Mexico with the goal of sustaining water supplies and priority ecosystems. The project planted more … Learn More

We establish preventive actions to start minimizing the potential risks. Site-specific targets will support these actions and ensure that we reach our goals. Increased investment in new technology and infrastructure as follows:- usage of washing water for the air conditioning … Learn More

Mirasol park rehabilitation with The Nature Conservancy. Learn More

Setting up a financing model to promote investment in efficient co-generation plants at the sugar mills, allowing the export of excess electricity to the national electricity grid. Sugar mills in Mexico produce more than 15 million tons of bagasse every … Learn More

Nature-based wetland deployed in the northwestern Mexico to act as water treatment site and enhance water access for local communities. Learn More

The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Colorado River Basin Region, has been actively involved in the cleanup of the New River and has been a significant force in molding the proceedings. The Regional Board has monitored the water quality … Learn More

Reforestation work in three of the city ́s parks; Parque Colinas de San Jerónimo, Parque Santa Cecilia y Parque Villa Mitras. Learn More

In Los Lagos, Chile, in the Mapuche community of Mapu PilmaiquŽn, a project was started to return approximately 6 hectares of indigenous land near the PilmaiquŽn hydroelectric power station. Today, the community manages this territory with a sustainable tourism project, … Learn More

The FAMM is a shared vision between the public, private, academic, and civil society sectors: for Nuevo León to count on a healthy and sustainable environment Learn More

Building on over a decade of focus on operational water efficiency, P&amp;G is now working towards a holistic water stewardship strategy throughout its value chain. An evaluation of water risks across the life cycle of its products helped P&amp;G select … Learn More

Project WET is currently active in more than 75 countries around the world through a network of partner organizations that range from small NGOs to major international corporations and organizations. We only go where we’re invited! We work with our … Learn More

Help address rapidly falling ground water levels. Improve farmer livelihoods. Promote sustainable agricultural practices Project Results Reduced extraction of ground water. Improved farmer income. More sustainable agricultural practice. Learn More

The state of water and sanitation in MexicoT • Half of Mexico's 120 million people do not have reliable access to safely managed drinking water or sanitation. • Even for households that do have existing piped services, water quality remains … Learn More

Early on in the partnership, World Vision was making use of the Danish companyÕs solar powered water pumps, mostly in sub Saharan Africa. The submersible pumps are particularly suited to work in remote areas of the world, where access to … Learn More

We funded the rehabilitation of a spring in the Umzimvubu Water Catchment in the Eastern Cape that will ensure a reliable source of water throughout the year for more than 500 people in a nearby village. ¥ We donated 120 … Learn More

In GB, together with The Rivers Trust we are working to implement a series of critical nature-based solutions, which will replenish water in some of the most water stressed areas. Funded by the Coca-Cola Foundation, the three-year programme will support … Learn More

Working with communities along the Rio Conchos, one of the primary tributaries of the Rio Grande/Rio Bravo, this project provides training in soil and water conservation techniques, biodiversity conservation, development of community action plans, and distribution of educational materials comprising … Learn More

Part of the risk can be mitigated by having our own water treatment plant in combination with recycling equipment. It will reduce our dependency on freshwater and reduce the risk of pollution on the watershed. Collaboration with stakeholders to reduce … Learn More

Located in the region of Salto Osorio and Salto Santiago Power Plants, in the State of Paran‡, the project, a partnership between ENGIE Brasil Energia and various local entities, have already protected a total of 1200 springs, benefiting 1500 families. … Learn More

In 2015, the Ministry of Environment signed an agreement to provide a water purifier to rural groundwater contaminated areas. We Provide free water purifiers to about 500 households so that residents in the groundwater pollution area can drink clean water. … Learn More

In the municipality of San Antonio La Isla, in Estado de Mexico, population growth is very evident, and the drinking water network has deteriorated, unable to provide adequate water to all of its inhabitants. Due to the lack of water … Learn More

This project in the peri-urban and rural communities of San Cristobal aims to inspire, build community trust and engage citizens in the development of effective solutions to address the city�s water quality problems. Learn More

Santa Rita Project, better known as the “El Huevo”, is a ten hectares greenhouse of high technology project in the branch of the production Center of Santa Rita S.A. de C.V. in Villa de Arista, state of San Luis, Potosi, … Learn More

In 2022 Cummins awarded the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) a grant for its platform 50 Litre Home Coalition (50L Home) to identify and support a network of local stakeholders interested in delivering systems change for the El … Learn More

The Sidama project aims at regenerating and preserving forestry ecosystems in the SNNP region of Ethiopia through reforestation inside and around smallholder coffee farmers' plots. Tree plantations in agroforestry models provide food for the community (fruit trees), fuelwood and many … Learn More

This� project will facilitate water access and promote hygiene in 12 indigenous communities in the Sierra Tarahumara that suffer water scarcity.� The project will� construct masonry dams, water storage tanks and pipelines to connect households and supporting community-based water management. Learn More

Establishment of 32,500 meters of trenches in a 65-hectare area of pine forest in the upper basin of the Conchos River, specifically in the community of Huizomachi in the municipality of Guachochi, Chihuahua, Mexico. The main objective of these works … Learn More

CCEP aims to reduce its water use ratio as far as possible, and in our legacy CCE territories, including Great Britain, we aim to reduce our water use ratio to 1.2 litres per litre of product produced. CCEP has put … Learn More

Starbucks and Conservation International began an assessment of the water component of the Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) Practices program in 2008, focused on 2 stages in the coffee value chain: cultivating, growing and harvesting coffee using methods that avoid … Learn More

The Guanajato area is a hotspot for agriculture in Mexico and groundwater extraction outstrips natural recharge on an annual basis. We are collaborating with the International Center for Maize and Wheat Improvement (CIMMYT) to investigate innovative agronomic practices that increase … Learn More

In Mexico, the Veolia subsidiary Compagnie des eaux d�Aguascalientes (CAASA) has launched the �Socias Gestoras� program. This initiative relies on women from the local community who visit users who cannot make payments, informing them about existing systems and proposing solutions, … Learn More

Tijuana has lived an exponential population growth from migrants trying to enter to the USA border. These communities lack of access to clean water, and source from exposed water tanks, and mobile cisterns. Most of them also lack sanitation services, … Learn More

Water donation for the Topo Chico community in Nuevo León. Learn More

Communities in Topo Chico have continued access to water, however, hygiene awareness and habits are still needed in the region to support the health of the population and prevent COVID-19 spread/The project will focus on hygiene and improving water system … Learn More

The Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program - Arizona/Sonora (TAAP-A/S) is performing assessments of the aquifers shared by Arizona and Sonora. This program has compiled two databases of published materials related to groundwater in the binational upper Santa Cruz and San Pedro … Learn More

In collaboration with the Water Factories Central Sinaloa IAP (FACES), there is a planned 3,000-hectare intervention, involving the reforestation of around 160,000 trees by a group of women. Learn More

At the beginning of 2018, Mexico City's "Agua Capital" initiated a 5-year pilot scheme to improve infiltration and aquifer recharge in areas that are currently devoted to agricultural and forest activities. The pilot has been well received by local farmers … Learn More

We deployed a nature-based wetland to treat 3 million liters/day of urban water in the community of Cihuatlán. The wetland also provides water for productive activities that will beneft more than 18,000 inhabitants. Learn More

The institution uses AC ́s treated water for sanitary and maintenance use. Learn More

Water.org’s primary solution is WaterCredit – small, affordable loans accessed by people at the base of the economic pyramid to install locally appropriate household water and sanitation solutions. Water.org partners with local financial institutions to implement water and sanitation lending … Learn More

The Water and Wastewater Companies for Climate Mitigation (WaCCliM) project is designed to work across local, national and international levels, and proposes engaging with national governments, water and wastewater utility associations around three pilot companies in Mexico, Peru and Thailand. … Learn More

Electrolux tracks and follows water consumption on a monthly basis, and has implemented a water best practice toolbox. Electrolux has carried out a water risk study based WWFs water risk filter, to identify sites where water shortages pose risks to … Learn More

Installation of a pond that collects water for production facilities. Learn More

Installation of pond that collects rainwater for production facilities. Learn More

Mobile space in collaboration with CONAGUA to promote an integrated water culture in communities throughout the state of Sonora. Learn More

Donation of treated water from the San Agustín Plant for the irrigation of green areas. Learn More

During the drought, we donated 12,000 bottles of water to the most affected communities in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. Learn More

Installation of tanks for pumping treated water, suitable for irrigating green areas. It comes with an external button for quick extraction, allowing for filling a truck with a capacity of approximately 15,000 liters in around 30 to 45 minutes. Learn More

Water donation to communities close to AC ́s operations Learn More

Arca Continenal donated water to the Dr. Vagón initiative, a project that provides healthcare services in vulnerable communities. Learn More

We try to establish preventive actions to start minimizing the potential risks now. Site-specific targets will support these actions and ensure that we reach our goals. Increased investment in new technology and infrastructure as follows: usage of washing water for … Learn More

Ford has undertaken several projects at its Cuautitlan Stamping and Assembly Plant (CSAP) in Mexico over the past five years, in response to increasing water stress in the area. A reverse osmosis (RO) and ultrafiltration (UF) system has been installed. … Learn More

In 2017 we have invested €100k on ecoefficiency measures within the Panuco basin on water recycling initiatives, saving an estimated 35,700 m3 of water per year. Additionally investment of over €200k was spent on the metering, monitoring and targeting programme … Learn More

Given the extent of water risks in the Western cape (Berg-Olifants WMA) which is projected to be one of the most “at risk” provinces now and in the future, and the number of strategic buildings located here (head office administration … Learn More

In May 2016, the Queretaro, Mexico plant replaced their aging boiler with a more efficient model. This project is expected to reduce site-wide water consumption by approximately 2% annually. The Queretaro plant will continue to reduce water consumption through employee … Learn More

In June 2016, our Toluca, Mexico plant reduced water use by improving the process for making liquid sugar, reducing water use 4,600 m3 between June and December 2016. The Toluca plant will continue to reduce water consumption through employee engagement, … Learn More

Through LightStay, every hotel in our portfolio is required to regularly report and monitor all sources of water use against an improvement goal. In addition to this, hotels are required to always have an active water-related sustainability improvement project registered. … Learn More

Through LightStay, every hotel in our portfolio is required to regularly report and monitor all sources of water use against an improvement goal. In addition to this, hotels are required to always have an active water-related sustainability improvement project registered. … Learn More

Through LightStay, every hotel in our portfolio is required to regularly report and monitor all sources of water use against an improvement goal. In addition to this, hotels are required to always have an active water-related sustainability improvement project registered. … Learn More

The objective of "Water for the Planet" is to establish a collaborative work between The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and PepsiCo to support the development and strengthening of the Water Funds, by investing in conservation actions to protect six supply areas … Learn More

Nuevo Leon, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, San Luis Potosi, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro, Hidalgo, Michoacán, Estado de México, Morelos, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, Guerrero, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán. Reach up to 500,000 people per year with lasting access to safe water and sanitation, … Learn More

Implement river basin restoration in case of pollution. Increase spillls control and maintenance of equipment that use fluids to operate.Project ResultsEnvironmental protection Learn More

In 2016, the facility in Mexicali, Mexico increased the volume of water reused in onsite cooling towers and bathrooms. The Mexicali, Mexico plant will continue to reduce water consumption through employee engagement, asset care programs, and capital projects within the … Learn More

Donation of 5,000 environmentally-friendly showers that save up to 60% of water. Learn More

To support the achievement of Positive Agriculture's ambition of achieving a measurable impact on watershed health, PepsiCo would like to review opportunities to partner with external parties to implement programmatic activity that will support addressing the main risk drivers identified … Learn More

The facility located in this basin will undergo Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard (AWS) steps 1-3 by the year 2020. The AWS Standard steps 1-3 will enable each site in this basin to create a unique water stewardship plan that … Learn More

The facility located in this basin will undergo Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard (AWS) steps 1-3 by the year 2020. The AWS Standard steps 1-3 will enable each site in this basin to create a unique water stewardship plan that … Learn More

The facilities located in this basin will undergo Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard (AWS) steps 1-3 by the year 2020. The AWS Standard steps 1-3 will enable each site in this basin to create a unique water stewardship plan that … Learn More

This project aims to increase agricultural water use efficiency and productivity, reduce water demand, and protect mainly superficial and groundwater in Lerma Laja Minor Basin; this has been possible in partnership with Microsoft since they're a company with water stewardship … Learn More

This project aims to increase agricultural water use efficiency and productivity, reduce water demand, and protect mainly superficial and groundwater in the Lerma Santiago Basin; this has been possible in partnership with Intel since they're a company with water stewardship … Learn More

This project aims to increase agricultural water use efficiency and productivity, reduce water demand, and protect groundwater and surface water resources in the Lerma/Toluca Basin of Mexico. A farmer's retention plan centered on adopting and renewing irrigation management practices has … Learn More

The goal of this project is to increase agricultural water use efficiency and productivity, to reduce water demand, and protect mainly groundwater in the Yaqui Basin. A farmers retention plan centered on adopting and renewing irrigation management practices has been … Learn More

Plant-for-the-Planet plants one tree every 15 seconds. When the children and youth initiative first took over the area, it was a sad sight: vast areas had either been entirely deforest or were severely degraded through the logging of economically valuable … Learn More

This project aims to reduce our fresh water dependency, to minimize our environmental impact due to water withdraws, and to strengthen a water efficiency culture within our collaborators that not only helps the company but the surrounding communities.Project ResultsWe have … Learn More

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In this policy brief the ILO offers comprehensive and integrated recommendations on the key areas of policy action that should form part of that response.The brief is addressed at ILO constituents (governments, employers and workers), policy-makers and the general public. Learn More

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

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

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

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

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

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

Plan, Prepare and Respond- Breakdown for different industries on how to operate safely. Cleaning and disinfecting, Worker Safety, Support Resources, Mitigation Strategy Learn More

An emphasis on gaps in WASH coverage and what role institutions play in battling COVID-19. Links and other resources provided. Learn More

California and the federal government are providing broad assistance to small businesses and employers impacted by COVID-19. Learn More

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

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

Checklist for restoring water quality in buildings left unused for a long duration. Learn More

Developers: EPA Office of Wastewater Management

CDC/EPA Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Includes Printable Materials Learn More

We’re here to help you overcome the challenges created by this health crisis. We offer multiple funding options for those seeking relief. Read more below. Learn More

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

This guide aims to provide professionals with the practical information and resources to either start sourcing sustainable cotton or increase volumes. Learn More

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

Includes Immediate steps, ongoing health measures that can be taken, and responsible business practice Learn More

This document is intended for WASH and C4D officers at country offices working together on the Covid19 outbreak preparedness and response. The document contains guidance on reviewing existing resources and coordination mechanisms, identifying the right intervention and considerations for sustainability … Learn More

Workers in office buildings may be at risk for exposure to the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Office building employers, building owners and managers, and building operations specialists can take steps to create a safe and healthy workplace … Learn More

How to ensure the safety of your occupants and building water system and devices Learn More

CAIR-CA has put together the following guide to some of the resources for workers who have been impacted by COVID-19. Learn More

The campaigns, which target audiences at home and in schools, promote improved health and hygiene practices, such as handwashing, the importance of connecting to the water supply and sanitation system, regular payments for service continuity, and improving sanitation and menstrual … Learn More

Constantly updated database for California nonprofits. Contains Advocacy and support links, funding opportunities, Federal resources and information, announcements and resources, employee and employer resources, and resources for individuals. Learn More

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

Technical guidance, WASH preparedness, webinars, checklists for health facilities, self assessments, and guidance on disinfectants. Learn More

Best practices- Resources- Webinars on WASH/COVID-19 topics. Learn More

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

The Fairtrade Cotton standard promotes sustainability and social responsiblity across the cotton supply chain. Learn More

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

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

The purpose of this document is to provide ministries (e.g. Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Water (MOW)), sub-national public health authorities, and implementing partners with a practical framework of action to both prepare for and mitigate community transmission of … Learn More

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

This document gives advice on: 1. Simple ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your workplace 2. How to manage COVID-19 risks when organizing meetings &amp; events 3. Things to consider when you and your employees travel 4. Getting … Learn More

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

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

The Green Supply Chain: Brand Map is a leadership initiative dedicated to showcasing brands’ commitment to supply chain transparency and environmental management. Learn More

This guide outlines why and how investors engage on agricultural supply chain water risk. Learn More

Developers: WWF

The Committee designed this document to guide the food industry and advise its sponsoring agencies in the implementation of HACCP systems. Learn More

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

Om Prasad Gautam, Khairul Islam, and Erik Harvey discuss the importance of handwashing with soap and water in reducing the risk of infection from COVID-19 and highlight the water, sanitation, and hygiene sector can and should do in response to … Learn More

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

The India Water Tool brings together 20 datasets and risk indicators to help users understand their water risks in India. Learn More

This ISO Standard helps to evaluate the sustainability of a product across its life cycle. Learn More

Levi Strauss &amp; Co. has issued this standard to encourage preservation of fresh water through water recycling. Learn More

Developers: Levi Strauss & Co.

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

With special attention to resources for utilities, this page lists relevant guidance around water and COVID-19. Learn More

Developers: American Water Works Association

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

Resources for the Long Beach community. Covers topics such as: Movement Strategy, Family Resource Government Resources Learn More

How to ensure the safety of staff and maintaining water quality in buildings with little or no use. Learn More

National Register Resources: Psychological resources and information. Learn More

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 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

Levi Strauss &amp; Co. chose to publish their innovative Water&lt;Less fabric finishing techniques to encourage water-saving practices across the apparel industry. Learn More

Developers: Levi Strauss & Co.

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

OSHA has developed this interim guidance to help prevent worker exposure to SARS-CoV-2. The general guidance below applies to all U.S. workers and employers. Learn More

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

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

Guidelines for supply chain workplaces to reopen with a robust WASH plan of action. Learn More

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

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

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\ guidelines relating to food businesses answered by the WHO. Learn More

This guidance is intended for all Americans, whether you own a business, run a school, or want to ensure the cleanliness and safety of your home. Learn More

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

How to ensure the safety of staff and maintaining water quality in buildings with little or no use. Learn More

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

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

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

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

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

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

This report is a call to action, for the immediate health response required to suppress transmission of the virus to end the pandemic, and to tackle the many social and economic dimensions of this crisis. It is, above all, a … Learn More

The Soil &amp; 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

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

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 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)

This paper provides examples of how to make progress in service delivery in and beyond the workplace. With private enterprises playing a critical role in contributing to the safety of their staff, it is important to change some of their … Learn More

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’ 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

Measure the environmental and social impact of your apparel products and operations. Learn More

This case study looks closely at a pair of Levi Strauss &amp; 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.

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

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

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

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®) 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

As the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, the United Nations Global Compact is calling on business leaders everywhere to unite to support workers, communities, and companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A coordinated international plan involving the business sector will … Learn More

This page brings together water and sanitation-related information from UN-Water Members and Partners in the light of the coronavirus global emergency. UN-Water is working to ensure the most up-to-date information, resources, and guidance as they become available. Learn More

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

New figures from the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP) indicate that WASH services in health care facilities are sub-standard in every region. Learn More

Developers: UNICEF The United Nations Children's Fund

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

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

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

To combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus and rebuild our economies during and after the pandemic, collective action on water is essential. Such action can help not only to contain the virus, but also to realize the human right … Learn More

Developers: Pacific Institute

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

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

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

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

World Resources Institute Learn More

CEO Water Mandate; CDP; The Nature Conservancy; World Resources Institute; WWF Learn More

The Sustainable Business Group; The Sustainable Fashion Academy; The Global Leadership Award in Sustainable Apparel Learn More

Swedish Textile Water Initiative Learn More

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