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

Aqueduct (Resource)

www.wri.org/aqueduct

World Resource Institute's four Aqueduct assessment tools -- Water Risk Atlas, Country Rankings, Aqueduct Food, and Aqueduct Floods -- help companies, governments, and civil society understand and respond to water risks. These water risks include water stress, seasonal variability, pollution, … Learn More

Developers: World Resources Institute

BLC Chem-MAP (Resource)

www.chem-map.com

Chem-MAP® is a ZDHC-approved program to improve chemical management in leather, textile, and synthetic materials supply chains. The program reduces chemical risk to customers. Learn More

Benefit Accounting of Nature-Based Solutions for Watersheds Landscape Assessment (Resource)

pacinst.org/publication/benefit-accounting-nbs

Nature-based solution (NBS) can improve degraded ecosystems, help sequester carbon, and manage the effects of climate change, including extreme weather events. Businesses are beginning to recognize the value of NBS for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. Learn More

Developers: Pacific Institute

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

Ceres: Investor Water Toolkit (Resource)

www.ceres.org/resources/toolkits/investor-water-toolkit

The Investor Water Toolkit is the first-ever comprehensive resource to evaluate and act on water risks in investment portfolios. This ‘how-to’ guide includes links to resources, databases, case studies and other tools for all investors to use, from pension funds … Learn More

Developers: Ceres

Clean Water Act Section 404 (Resource)

www.epa.gov/cwa-404/permit-program-under-cwa-section-404

This statute establishes a program to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, including wetlands. Section 404 requires a permit before dredged or fill material may be discharged into waters of the United … 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

Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) Standards (Resource)

www.cottonmadeinafrica.org/en/standards/goals

The Cotton made in Africa standards comprise the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) and the Cotton made in Africa-Organic (CmiA-Organic) Standard. The standards are intended to improve the living conditions of African smallholders and support sustainable cotton production. The standards … Learn More

CottonUp Guide to Sourcing Sustainable Cotton (Resource)

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

ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX (Resource)

www.oeko-tex.com/en/apply-here/eco-passport-by-oeko-tex

ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX is an independent certification for chemicals, colorants, and accessories used in textile and leather manufacturing. The certification verifies that each individual substance in the chemical product meets statutory requirements and does not harm human health. Learn More

European Commission: The EU–Brazil sector dialogue on nature-based solutions (Resource)

op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/12818f2c-f5...

European and Brazilian experts analyse the occurrence and potential of NBS in Brazil, highlight good practices in the EU for possible adaptation to the Brazilian context, and contribute to the elaboration of a NBS strategy in Brazil. Twenty-five case studies … Learn More

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

op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/fb117980-d5...

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

Fairtrade Cotton Standard (Resource)

info.fairtrade.net/product/cotton

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

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) (Resource)

www.global-standard.org/information-centre/downloads.html

The Global Organic Textile Standard specifies a supply-chain textile processing standard that includes ecological and social criteria. The standard seeks to define worldwide requirements for textiles to be described as organic. These requirements cover the entire supply chain, from harvesting … Learn More

Global Water Footprint Standard (Resource)

waterfootprint.org/media/downloads/TheWaterFootprintAssessme...

The Global Water Footprint Assessment Standard can be used to provide comparable quantification and robust analytics, helping corporations, governments, and researchers manage water resources and achieve greater water sustainability. Learn More

Green Cities: Good Health (2019) (Resource)

ceowatermandate.org/resources/green-cities-good-health-2019

This web site provides an overview of the scientific evidence of human health and well-being benefits provided by urban forestry and urban greening. Learn More

Green Supply Chain: Brand Map (Resource)

wwwen.ipe.org.cn/MapBrand/Brand.aspx?q=6

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

HACCP Principles & Application Guidelines (Resource)

www.fda.gov/food/hazard-analysis-critical-control-point-hacc...

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

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

Levi Strauss and Co Water Recycle/Reuse Standard (Resource)

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

Developers: Levi Strauss & Co.

Multi-Benefit Resource Library (Resource)

pacinst.org/multi-benefits

The Pacific Institute – in collaboration with a diverse team of stakeholders – is developing a framework for systematically assessing the multiple benefits and costs provided by water management strategies. Here, we provide a resource library for analysts, decision makers, … Learn More

Developers: Pacific Institute

Nature and Health (2014) (Resource)

ceowatermandate.org/resources/nature-and-health-2014

This article presents the state of knowledge with regard to human health and well-being from contact with nature. Learn More

Nature-Based Solutions for Water (2018) (Resource)

ceowatermandate.org/resources/nature-based-solutions-for-wat...

The United Nations World Water Development Report for 2018. Learn More

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

portals.iucn.org/library/sites/library/files/documents/2016-...

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

Preferred Fiber and Materials Market Report (Resource)

store.textileexchange.org/product/2017-preferred-fiber-mater...

TextileExchange's report offers personal accounts from fiber and materials experts “inside” the industry, demonstrating various company strategies and fiber priorities being implemented to achieve greater sustainability. Learn More

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

Putting Nature to Work: Integrating Green and Gray Infrastructure for Water Security and Climate Resilience (2019) (Resource)

ceowatermandate.org/resources/putting-nature-to-work-integra...

This report shows how putting nature to work can help deliver infrastructure services with greater impact and lower cost, all the while reducing risks from disaster, boosting water security and enhancing climate resilience. Learn More

Quantifying Replenish Benefits in Community Water Partnership Projects (Resource)

www.coca-colasrbija.rs/content/dam/journey/rs/sr/private/pdf...

The Coca-Cola Company is quantifying the water-related “Replenish” benefits derived through its Community Water Partnership (CWP) projects. The work described in this report builds on previous efforts, and provides a current status of quantification results for three categories of CWP … Learn More

Developers: Global Environment Technology Foundation (GETF), The Coca-Cola Company

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

Responsible Environment Enhanced Livelihoods (REEL) Cotton Standard 2.0 (Resource)

CottonConnect's Responsible Environment Enhanced Livelihoods Cotton (REEL COTTON) standard is a business-driven initiative that sources sustainable cotton to improve environmental, quality, and traceability conditions in supply chain factories and farms worldwide. Committed brands and their supply chains undertake a development-oriented … Learn More

Restoring Water to Medical, Residential, and Commercial Buildings Shutdowns, Unsafe Water (Resource)

engineering.purdue.edu/PlumbingSafety/covid19/index_html

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

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

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

The Life Cycle of a Jean (Resource)

This case study looks closely at a pair of Levi Strauss & Co. stone wash jeans with the goal of helping companies in the apparel sector take more effective and holistic approaches to the industry’s environmental impact. Learn More

Developers: Levi Strauss & Co.

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

ToxServices Full Materials Disclosure Screened Chemistry Program (ToxFMD) (Resource)

www.toxservices.com/services/fmd.php

ToxServices' Full Materials Disclosure Screened Chemistry Program (ToxFMD®) promotes chemical optimization through chemical hazard assessment, hazard reduction, and informed substitution. ZDHC members use the program to document conformance with the ZDHC MRSL. Learn More

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

Urban and Agricultural Water Use in California, 1960 -2015 (Resource)

pacinst.org/publication/urban-agricultural-water-use

Water is the lifeblood of California, providing for the household needs of 40 million people and supporting one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, various commercial and industrial activities, and the health and viability of the state’s … Learn More

Developers: Pacific Institute

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 Infrastructure For Climate Adaptation – The Opportunity To Scale Up Funding And Financing (2018) (Resource)

ceowatermandate.org/resources/water-infrastructure-for-clima...

This report calls for an integrated approach that brings together governments, water users, and the society at large including the private sector, NGOs, and academia to design smart, adaptable and sustainable solutions for water infrastructure impacted by climate change. Learn More

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

Wisconsin Wetland Credits Bill (Resource)

legiscan.com/WI/text/SB169/2019

This bill requires developers to purchase wetland mitigation credits within the watershed they’re affecting. The Department of Natural Resources requires creation or preservation of other wetlands as a condition of an individual permit allowing dredging or filling of wetlands. Builders … Learn More

Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme (Resource)

www.roadmaptozero.com/fileadmin/pdf/Files_2018/Wastewater_Tr...

These guidelines intend to help close the knowledge gap on wastewater treatment technologies and motivate relevant facilities in the apparel and footwear industry to implement the professional treatment systems necessary to meet the ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines. Learn More

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

Business Guide to Circular Water Management (Resource toolbox)

ceowatermandate.org/resources/business-guide-to-circular-wat...

WBCSD 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

Rivers in Crisis (Resource toolbox)

ceowatermandate.org/resources/resourcesrivers-in-crisis-2010

River Threat Netwrok Learn More

Shared Water Challenges and Interests (Resource toolbox)

ceowatermandate.org/files/private-sector-water-policy-engage...

CEO Water Mandate; WWF Learn More

Swedish Textile Water Initiative Guidelines (Resource toolbox)

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Swedish Textile Water Initiative Learn More

Wastewater: The Untapped Resource (Resource toolbox)

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UN Water Learn More