NWP (Organization)

www.netherlandswaterpartnership.com

Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) is hét netwerk voor meer impact in het buitenland. 200 partijen hebben zich aangesloten vanuit de overtuiging dat een sterke, samenwerkende watersector tot meer internationale kansen leidt. Nederland is sterk in geïntegreerde oplossingen waar meerdere disciplines … Learn More

" Get the Facts About Coronavirus " (Resource)

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Assessment on what to do if sick/ How to protect yourself. Symptoms of COVID-19 Self check symptoms People at increased risk Should you get tested? 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

ADAPTATION’S THIRST: ACCELERATING THE CONVERGENCE OF WATER AND CLIMATE ACTION (Resource)

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The Alliance for Global Water Adaptation (AGWA) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) have published a background paper on managing the water-related impacts of climate change. It argues that water is key to effective climate change adaptation. It outlines … Learn More

Developers: Alliance for Global Water Adaptation (AGWA), International Water Management Institute

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

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)

ceowatermandate.org/toolbox

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: 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

California: Businesses and employers (Resource)

covid19.ca.gov/business-and-employers

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

Corporate Water Stewardship: Achieving a Sustainable Balance (Resource)

www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jms/article/view/28896

Globally, corporations and industry are seeking to secure access to sufficient quantities of water to meet current and future needs in a socially, economically and environmentally responsible way in the midst of an unfolding global water crisis with risks that … Learn More

Developers: The Coca-Cola Company, The Nature Conservancy

CottonUp Guide to Sourcing Sustainable Cotton (Resource)

cottonupguide.org

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

European Commission: Towards an EU research and innovation policy agenda for nature-based solutions & re-naturing cities (Resource)

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This report presents the main findings of the Horizon 2020 Expert Group on future orientations for EU Research and Innovation for Nature-Based Solutions and Re-Naturing Cities. 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

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)

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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)

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

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (Resource)

ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol establishes comprehensive global standardized frameworks to measure and manage GHG emissions from private and public sector operations, value chains and mitigation actions. Building on a 20-year partnership between WRI and the WBCSD, the protocol works with … Learn More

Developers: World Resources Institute

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

India Water Tool (Resource)

www.indiawatertool.in

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

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

Nature-based Solutions to address global societal challenges (Resource)

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The report proposes a definitional framework for NbS, including a set of general principles for any NbS intervention. The report also defines the scope of NbS as an umbrella concept embracing a number of different ecosystembased approaches. Learn More

Developers: International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Nature‐based Solutions to Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Areas (Resource)

link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2F978-3-319-56091-5.pd...

This open access book brings together research findings and experiences from science, policy and practice to highlight and debate the importance of nature-based solutions to climate change adaptation in urban areas. Emphasis is given to the potential of nature-based approaches … 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

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: Social Investment Framework (Resource)

www.oecd.org/dac/financing-sustainable-development/developme...

This framework provides finance to organizations addressing social and/or environmental needs with the explicit expectation of a measurable social, as well as financial, return. It thus aims to foster economic development while achieving social outcomes. It is one way of … 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

Quantifying Replenish Benefits in Community Water Partnership Projects (Resource)

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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

Replenish (Resource)

www.worldwildlife.org/publications/replenish

Although metrics such as water use efficiency ratios are commonly employed within businesses to measurably demonstrate progress, assessing the benefits of water projects beyond a company’s four walls is much more difficult. To fill the gap, some companies are developing … Learn More

Developers: WWF

SDG Compass Business Tools (Resource)

sdgcompass.org/business-tools

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

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

Strengthening the business case for water, sanitation and hygiene: How to measure value for your business (Resource)

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 AWS International Water Stewardship Standard (Resource)

a4ws.org/the-aws-standard-2-0

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)

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‘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

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

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

UN Water: Nature-Based Solutions for Water (Resource)

www.unwater.org/publications/world-water-development-report-...

This report demonstrates how nature‐based solutions (NBS) offer a vital means of moving beyond business‐as‐usual to address many of the world’s water challenges while simultaneously delivering additional benefits vital to all aspects of sustainable development. Learn More

UNEP: List of example initiatives of Nature-Based Solutions to raise climate ambition and accelerate action (Resource)

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As the co-leads of the Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) Coalition for the UN Climate Action Summit, China and New Zealand have received descriptions of nearly 200 initiatives and best practices from a broad range of entities around the world. This paper … 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)

waterriskfilter.panda.org

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

thinknature: Nature-Based Solutions Handbook (Resource)

platform.think-nature.eu/system/files/thinknature_handbook_f...

This Handbook has been developed in the framework of the ThinkNature project. Its main objective is to gather and promote state-of-the-art knowledge regarding Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), comprising a comprehensive guide to all relevant actors. To this end, each aspect of … Learn More

Water Risk and Action Framework (Resource toolbox)

ceowatermandate.org/wraf

GIZ Learn More

Guide to Managing Integrity in Water Stewardship Initiatives (Resource toolbox)

ceowatermandate.org/integrity

CEO Water Mandate; Water Integrity Network Learn More

Guide to Water-Related Collective Action (Resource toolbox)

ceowatermandate.org/collectiveaction

CEO Water Mandate; Ross Strategic Learn More

Shared Water Challenges and Interests (Resource toolbox)

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CEO Water Mandate; WWF Learn More