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Following the destruction of the Station Fire of 2009, the National Forest Foundation partnered with the Forest Service and engaged the local community to restore the Angeles National Forest.
The Fire affected four watersheds, decimated forests, and severely damaged both public and private infrastructure. The National Forest Foundation and partners are restoring the Big Tujunga watershed by replanting native species and removing invasive plants, such as Arundo that uses five…
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Anheuser-Busch InBev (Organization)
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
California Water Action Collaborative (CWAC) (Organization)
Water scarcity in California is rapidly increasing due to unsustainable water use and decreasing supply reliability. Worsening droughts, intensifying wildfires, and degradation of freshwater ecosystems, all amplified by climate change, are further threatening water supplies for people and nature. To … Learn More
MillerCoors (Organization)
Water is a key part of every stage of our business, from the barley field to the bottling line. The availability of qualityclean, fresh water is critical not only to MillerCoors, but also to the communities we serve. where we … Learn More
The Coca-Cola Company (Organization)
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
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)
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
Asian Development Bank: Nature-Based Solutions for Building Resilience in Towns and Cities (Resource)
www.cbd.int/financial/doc/adb-naturebasedsolutions2016.pdf
This publication highlights the results of a successful partnership between the Asian Development Bank and the International Centre for Environmental Management with co-financing from the Nordic Development Fund. This was implemented through technical assistance to promote climate resilience in cities … Learn More
Developers: Asian Development Bank
Autocase Methodologies (Resource)
Autocase uses a methodology developed by the US Army Corps of Engineers to quantify benefits of projects.` Learn More
BLC Chem-MAP (Resource)
Chem-MAP® is a ZDHC-approved program to improve chemical management in leather, textile, and synthetic materials supply chains. The program reduces chemical risk to customers. Learn More
Benefit Accounting of Nature-Based Solutions for Watersheds Landscape Assessment (Resource)
pacinst.org/publication/benefit-accounting-nbs
Nature-based solution (NBS) can improve degraded ecosystems, help sequester carbon, and manage the effects of climate change, including extreme weather events. Businesses are beginning to recognize the value of NBS for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
CDP Global Water Report 2018 (Resource)
This report presents analysis of the response data from a sample of 783 of the world’s largest publicly listed companies. The report is aimed at companies and investors seeking to understand how they can play their part in delivering a … Learn More
CEO Water Mandate Toolbox (Resource)
The Toolbox connects your business to the latest tools, guidance, case studies, datasets, and more most relevant to you based on your circumstances and interests. It features more than 250+ resources from dozens of organizations and is updated every week. Learn More
Developers: CEO Water Mandate, Pacific Institute
CUBHIC Methodology (Resource)
www.forest-trends.org/blog/launch-cubhic-tools-support-rapid...
The CUBHIC tools (Excel) support quantified estimates of the impacts of the most common nature-based solutions for water in Peru, in terms of water quantity (increases in dry season flow) and quality (reductions in sediments and nutrient pollution). Learn More
Developers: Consorcio para el Desarrollo Sostenible de la Ecoregión Andina (CONDESAN), Forest Trends
Center for Neighborhood Technology: National Green Values Calculator (Resource)
greenvalues.cnt.org/national/calculator.php
This tool is designed to quickly compare the performance, costs and benefits of green infrastructure, or low impact development, to conventional stormwater practices. The National Green Values Calculator is designed to take you step-by-step through a process of determining the … Learn More
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 Energy Regulator: The Full Carbon Accounting Model for Avoided Clearing of Native Growth (Resource)
www.cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/ERF/Choosing-a-project-type/...
The Full Carbon Accounting Model (FullCAM) is used to construct Australia’s national greenhouse gas emissions account for the land sector. It models a “baseline scenario” (in which the land would normally be cleared) and a “project scenario” (in which the … Learn More
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
cpicfinance.com/blueprints/green-infrastructure-for-watershe...
CPIC’s Green Infrastructure for Watershed Management Working Group develops financial structure blueprints for projects and companies that involve or restore green infrastructure. The Group's goal is to develop financial vehicles to attract private capital to projects and companies that contribute … Learn More
Developers: WWF
Conservation International and BHP: Biodiversity Impacts and Benefits Framework (Resource)
www.conservation.org/docs/default-source/publication-pdfs/ci...
A multi-step framework that considers site-specific biological complexity and aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the biodiversity-focused activities undertaken by BHP, both “inside the fence” as a part of mitigating its operational activities, and “outside the fence” as a part … Learn More
Developers: BHP, Conservation International
Conservation International: Landscape Assessment Framework (Resource)
www.conservation.org/projects/landscape-assessment-framework
A structure for measuring, monitoring and communicating the sustainability of a landscape to guide local activities, inform policy and advise investments. The Landscape Assessment Framework is not a system for monitoring and evaluation of project outcomes, but rather of indicators … Learn More
Developers: Conservation International
Corporate Water Stewardship and the Case for Green Infrastructure (2018) (Resource)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/corporate-water-stewardship-an...
This report makes the case for private sector investment in green infrastructure as part of a broader water stewardship approach. Learn More
Developers: BHP
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)
This guide aims to provide professionals with the practical information and resources to either start sourcing sustainable cotton or increase volumes. Learn More
Dow and The Nature Conservancy: Ecosystem Services Identification & Inventory Tool (Resource)
This tool helps Dow and the wider business community identify and incorporate the value of nature into business decision making. The objective is to rapidly and cost-effectively advance or promote the valuation of ecosystem services across a large corporation such … Learn More
Developers: Dow Chemical Company
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
www.eklipse-mechanism.eu/apps/Eklipse_data/website/EKLIPSE_R...
This impact evaluation framework can guide the design, development, implementation and assessment of NBS demonstration projects in urban contexts. Learn More
EPRI: United States National Opinion Survey on Stacking Environmental Credits (Resource)
www.epri.com/research/products/000000000001024803
This report summarizes and analyzes the responses of a national survey entitled "Evaluation of Credit Stacking" that was developed jointly by EPRI, the World Resources Institute, Stetson University College of Law and the University of Kentucky. The purpose of the … Learn More
Developers: World Resources Institute
Engineering With Nature® An Atlas (Resource)
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This book is a collection of Engineering With Nature projects from around the world. Engineering With Nature is the intentional alignment of natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic, environmental, and social benefits through collaboration. Learn More
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
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
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
Freshwater Health Index (Resource)
www.freshwaterhealthindex.org/sites/default/files/FHI_FS_Tem...
The index measures the overall health of a watershed by making clear connections between the ecosystem and the benefits it provides to people. It allows resource managers, engineers, policy makers and other stakeholders to evaluate scenarios, understand tradeoffs, prioritize interventions … Learn More
Developers: Conservation International, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Global Biodiversity Framework (Resource)
www.cbd.int/doc/c/efb0/1f84/a892b98d2982a829962b6371/wg2020-...
The vision of the framework is a world of living in harmony with nature where: By 2050, biodiversity is valued, conserved, restored and wisely used, maintaining ecosystem services, sustaining a healthy planet and delivering benefits essential for all people. The … 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 Infrastructure Leadership Exchange: Co-Benefits Valuation Tool (Resource)
giexchange.org/green-infrastructure-co-benefits-valuation-to...
This tool provides a framework, methods and values to support rapid screening-level analysis of the costs and benefits associated with a range of green infrastructure investments. The range of benefits include combined sewer overflow event reduction, stormwater capture for water … 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
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
IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions (Resource)
portals.iucn.org/library/node/49070
To provide guidance and a global framework for the design, verification and scaling up of Nature-based Solutions. The Standard includes globally consistent Criteria and Indicators, which are supported by the Principles for Nature-based Solutions, to measure the strength of interventions. Learn More
Developers: International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
India Water Tool (Resource)
The India Water Tool brings together 20 datasets and risk indicators to help users understand their water risks in India. Learn More
Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs (InVEST) (Resource)
naturalcapitalproject.stanford.edu/software/invest
InVEST is a suite of models used to map and value the goods and services from nature that sustain and fulfill human life. InVEST enables decision makers to assess quantified tradeoffs associated with alternative management choices and to identify areas … Learn More
Developers: The Nature Conservancy, WWF
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC): Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (Resource)
www.ipcc.ch/report/2019-refinement-to-the-2006-ipcc-guidelin...
These guidelines help countries account for their GHG emissions. Learn More
Landscape Architecture Foundation: Landscape Performance Series (Resource)
www.landscapeperformance.org/browse
The Landscape Performance Series is an online set of resources to help designers, agencies and advocates evaluate performance, show value and make the case for sustainable landscape solutions. Learn More
Multi-Benefit Resource Library (Resource)
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
www.wri.org/publication/natural-infrastructure
This publication offers comprehensive guidance on the economics, science, partnerships, and finance mechanisms underlying successful efforts to secure the water-related functions of networks of forests and other ecosystems. Learn More
Developers: World Resources Institute
Natural Capital Coalition: Natural Capital Protocol (Resource)
naturalcapitalcoalition.org/natural-capital-protocol
The Protocol responds to natural capital being excluded from decisions by offering an internationally standardized framework for the identification, measurement, and valuation of impacts and dependencies on natural capital in order to inform organizational decisions. Learn More
Nature Insurance Value: Assessment and Demonstration (NAIAD) (Resource)
NAIAD seeks to develop concrete NBS approaches in response to flood and drought risks at nine demonstration sites across Europe, and to deliver replicable implementation methods. NAIAD works on development of financial instruments and novel business models in support of … 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
Ocean Health Index (Resource)
www.oceanhealthindex.org/about
The Ocean Health Index is the comprehensive framework used to measure ocean health from global to local scales. Learn More
One Planet Approaches: Methodology Mapping and Pathways Forward (Resource)
www.metabolic.nl/publications/one-planet-approaches-methodol...
One Planet Approaches consist of a family of tools, methodologies, frameworks, programs, and action plans, which recognize the need to measure and reduce human impact in relation to the absolute boundaries of the Earth system. Learn More
Open Source: Water Innovation (Resource)
Levi Strauss & Co. chose to publish their innovative Water<Less fabric finishing techniques to encourage water-saving practices across the apparel industry. Learn More
Developers: Levi Strauss & Co.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: Social Impact Investment Initiative (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
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
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: The Roundtable on Financing Water (Resource)
www.oecd.org/water/roundtable-on-financing-water.htm
The Roundtable on Financing Water is a global public-private platform established by the OECD, the Netherlands, the World Water Council and the World Bank. It draws upon political leadership and technical expertise, with the ambition of facilitating increased financing of … Learn More
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: Valuation Techniques for Biodiversity (Resource)
www.oecd.org/env/resources/valuationtechniquesforbiodiversit...
This handbook focuses on the nature of values associated with biological diversity and the methodological approaches that can be adopted to assign values for policy purposes. It adopts a variety of case studies to illustrate the valuation process in OECD … Learn More
PPIC: The Benefits of Headwater Forest Management (Resource)
www.ppic.org/publication/the-benefits-of-headwater-forest-ma...
By assessing what is known about the benefits of forest management, this report provides crucial information for ongoing policy discussions on long-term stewardship of California’s headwater forests. Learn More
Pulse of the Fashion Industry (Resource)
www.globalfashionagenda.com/initiatives/pulse
This report uses new data and calculations to show that investments in resource efficiency, secure work environments, and sustainable materials can benefit the environment and improve profitability. Learn More
ceowatermandate.org/resources/putting-nature-to-work-integra...
This report shows how putting nature to work can help deliver infrastructure services with greater impact and lower cost, all the while reducing risks from disaster, boosting water security and enhancing climate resilience. Learn More
Quantifying Replenish Benefits in Community Water Partnership Projects (Resource)
www.coca-colasrbija.rs/content/dam/journey/rs/sr/private/pdf...
The Coca-Cola Company is quantifying the water-related “Replenish” benefits derived through its Community Water Partnership (CWP) projects. The work described in this report builds on previous efforts, and provides a current status of quantification results for three categories of CWP … Learn More
Developers: Global Environment Technology Foundation (GETF), The Coca-Cola Company
Reductions from Reduced Use of Nitrogen Fertilizer on Agricultural Crops (Resource)
americancarbonregistry.org/carbon-accounting/standards-metho...
This methodology makes it possible for farmers to participate in carbon markets by creating GHG offsets through reductions in the amount of nitrogen used to fertilize crops. These offsets can be sold to other carbon market participants to meet GHG … Learn More
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
Restore the Earth Foundation: EcoMetrics (Resource)
restoretheearth.org/how-we-work/we-value/ecometrics
A methodology and tool that assesses and values the spectrum of impacts generated by projects including economic, environmental and social impacts and captures the full value of the project in a monetized form. Methodology uses an application of social return … Learn More
SDG Compass Business Tools (Resource)
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Compass Business Tools inventory maps existing business tools against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It allows you to explore commonly used business tools that may be useful when assessing your organization’s impact on the SDGs. Learn More
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
Soil & Water Assessment Tool (Resource)
The Soil & Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) is a small watershed to river basin-scale model used to simulate the quality and quantity of surface and ground water and predict the environmental impact of land use, land management practices and climate … Learn More
Sustainable Rice Platform (Resource)
The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) Standard for Sustainable Rice Cultivation is the world’s first voluntary sustainability standard for rice. The standard is complemented by a set of 12 quantitative performance indicators. By identifying “hotspots,” the indicators enable users to monitor … Learn More
Sustainable Timber Sourcing – Good Practices in Construction Material Industries (Resource)
ic.fsc.org/preview.fsc-principles-and-criteria-for-forest-st...
The Forest Stewardship Council created the Principles of Forest Stewardship as a worldwide standard to promote environmentally responsible, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world’s forests. Learn More
The AWS International Water Stewardship Standard (Resource)
The AWS Standard is a globally-applicable framework for major water users to understand their water use and impacts, and to work collaboratively and transparently for sustainable water management within a catchment context. Learn More
Developers: Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)
The American Carbon Registry (ACR) Standard (Resource)
americancarbonregistry.org/carbon-accounting/standards-metho...
ACR a leading carbon offset program developing rigorous, sciencebased offset standards and methodologies in the oversight of ACR’s online registry system. It provides GHG emissions methodologies for land-use change projects. Related methodologies for NBS projects include afforestation/reforestation, improved forest management, … Learn More
The Elephant in the Boardroom: Why Unchecked Consumption is Not an Option (Resource)
www.wri.org/publication/elephant-in-the-boardroom
This discussion paper examines the need for companies to openly acknowledge and discuss the business dependency on consumption, exploring the topic through three different product examples – cars, beef, and clothing. Learn More
The Five Goods (Resource)
d2be5ept72nvlo.cloudfront.net/2018/10/The-Five-Goods.pdf
‘The Five Goods’ stem from Fashion for Good’s robust definition of ‘good’ and intend to guide the sector with a genuine and accountable framework with the promise of social, economic, and environmental prosperity. Learn More
The Higg Index (Resource)
apparelcoalition.org/the-higg-index
Measure the environmental and social impact of your apparel products and operations. Learn More
The NbS Evidence Platform (2019) (Resource)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/the-nbs-evidence-tool-2019
This tool is an interactive map linking nature-based solutions to climate change adaptation outcomes based on a systematic review of peer-reviewed literature. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
Threading the Needle: Weaving SDGs in the Textile, Retail, and Apparel industry (Resource)
textileexchange.org/threading-the-needle-weaving-sdgs-in-the...
This report is a culmination of industry interviews, non-government organization inputs, and desk research, the report highlights practical examples for companies in the sector and beyond, grappling with how to integrate the SDGs into their core business and global supply … Learn More
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
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
wedocs.unep.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.11822/29989/NBS_Exam...
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
United Nations Environment Program: Aligning Biodiversity Measures for Business (Resource)
www.unep-wcmc.org/system/comfy/cms/files/files/000/001/556/o...
This initiative seeks to establish a common view amongst key stakeholder on the measurement, monitoring and disclosure of corporate biodiversity impacts and dependencies. Key outputs are recommendations for the private sector and policy makers on methodologies to measure corporate biodiversity … Learn More
University of Oxford: Nature-Based Solutions Initiative Bibliography (Resource)
www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/bibliography
This interactive bibliography permits you to explore publications on the role or use of biodiversity and ecosystems to 1) address impacts from climate change, 2) help store carbon or reduce carbon emissions, and 3) promote ecosystem-health in the context of … Learn More
University of Oxford: Nature-Based Solutions Initiative Case Studies (Resource)
www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nbs-case-studies
On this page you will find some real-life examples of when working with nature is helping local people deal with the impacts of climate change, as well as improving ecosystem health and storing carbon. Learn More
University of Oxford: Nature-Based Solutions Initiative Evidence Platform (Resource)
www.naturebasedsolutionsevidence.info
This is an interactive map linking nature-based solutions to climate change adaptation outcomes based on a systematic review of the peer-reviewed literature. 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
Verra: Verified Carbon Standard (Resource)
This standard sets out detailed procedures for quantifying the real GHG benefits of a project and provides guidance to help project developers determine project boundaries, set baselines, assess additionality and ultimately quantify the GHG emissions that were reduced or removed. … Learn More
WRI: Green-Gray Assessment (Resource)
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This is a six-step methodology that can be used for investigating and valuing the costs and benefits of integrating green (or natural) infrastructure into existing water supply systems to improve their performance. Quantifying the costs of green infrastructure investments in … Learn More
Developers: World Resources Institute
WRI: Volumetric Water Benefit Accounting (Resource)
www.wri.org/publication/volumetric-water-benefit-accounting
This is a common method for assessing the benefits of water stewardship activities in a comparable way and ensuring they address current or projected water challenges and contribute to public policy priorities. Learn More
Developers: World Resources Institute
WWF and USAID’s Natural and Nature-Based Flood Management: A Green Guide (Resource)
www.worldwildlife.org/publications/natural-and-nature-based-...
Provides a step-by-step framework for flood managers to understand the factors contributing to flood risk in their region, and to pull together the appropriate policies, NBS and traditional engineering to address the problem. 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
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)
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
World Business Council for Sustainable Development + IUCN: Biodiversity for Business (Resource)
docs.wbcsd.org/2014/03/Biodiversity_for_Business.pdf
The main goal of this guide is to improve understanding and promote more and better use of these knowledge products to inform environmental risks and opportunities in business operations. The aim is to show how knowledge products can help in … Learn More
Developers: International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
World Resources Institute: The Ocean as a Solution to Climate Change (Resource)
oceanpanel.org/sites/default/files/2019-10/HLP_Report_Ocean_...
This report considers five areas of ocean-based climate action to mitigate GHG emissions. (1) Ocean-based renewable energy. (2) Ocean-based transport. (3) Coastal and marine ecosystems. (4) The ocean-based food system (wild capture fisheries, aquaculture and shifting human diets towards food … Learn More
Developers: World Resources Institute
i-Tree (Resource)
I-Tree is a peer-reviewed software suite from the United States Forest Service that provides urban and rural forestry analysis and benefits assessment tools that quantifies forest structure and the environmental benefits that trees provide. Different tools provide different outputs. Some … 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
Guide to Managing Integrity in Water Stewardship Initiatives (Resource toolbox)
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
Improved Community Livelihoods and Sustainable Water Management in the River Rwizi Catchment (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/improved-community-livelihoods...
International Water Stewardship Programme (IWaSP) Learn More
Natural Infrastructure for Business Platform (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/natural-infrastructure-for-bus...
WBCSD Learn More
Nature-Based Solutions for Water (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/nature-based-solutions-for-wat...
UN Water Learn More
Partnership Reporting Progress Template (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/wraf/product/partnership-reporting-progr...
International Water Stewardship Programme (IWaSP) Learn More
Saint Lucia Water Stewardship Partnership (Act) (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/saint-lucia-water-stewardship-...
International Water Stewardship Programme (IWaSP) Learn More
Shared Water Challenges and Interests (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/files/private-sector-water-policy-engage...
CEO Water Mandate; WWF Learn More
The Freshwater Health Index (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/toolbox-2/freshwater-health-index
Conservation International Learn More
UN Environment's Freshwater Strategy (2017-2021) (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/un-environments-freshwater-str...
UNEP Learn More
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Official SDG monitoring processes can be used to create opportunities for tangible actions that accelerate measurable progress on water resources management (SDG 6 IWRM Support Programme)
Water-related Action Plans should be based on SDG 6 monitoring and designed with the participation of all relevant stakeholders, to serve as a collective roadmap for different sectors to contribute to achieving the SDGs. Equitable and inclusive water resources management …
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The Business Case for Investing in WASH as a Corporate Water Stewardship Priority (1/4) (WASH4Work)
This is an excerpt of the 1st of 4 findings in the 2021 WASH4Work Insights Report: Raising Our Ambition to Wash Resilience: Unlocking The Co-Benefits Of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene In Corporate Water Stewardship This excerpt breaks down some of …
The Case for Business Action on Climate Resilient Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) (WASH4Work)
This is a small excerpt from the COP 27 Business Declaration For Climate Resilient Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) which gives the case for business action on WASH, demonstrates the leadership and commitment of the corporate water stewardship community to …
