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WASH Pledge Implementation Aditya Birla Group Phase 2 Case Study (2021)

This case study highlights the continuing efforts of Aditya Birla Group for implementation of the WASH Pledge in 243 sites across all geographies.

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CDP Global Water Report 2020

This report presents an analysis of the 2,934 companies that reported information about their water risks, impacts and associated responses and strategies through CDP’s water security questionnaire in 2020.

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Benefit Accounting of Nature-Based Solutions for Watersheds: Guide (2021)

This guide indicates which specific NBS activities can be implemented in various habitats and suggests methods for measuring the benefits.

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Leveraging the Power of Collaborations (2020)

This report explores the dynamics driving the evolution of company collaboration in and across sectors and highlights some of the innovative models that have developed.

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Avaliando os benefícios das Soluções Baseadas na Natureza para o planejamento de bacias hidrográficas (2020)

Esta avaliação da paisagem é o resultado da Fase 1 de um projeto de três fases e foi projetada para informar o caminho a se seguir para envolver o…

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Scaling Green Stormwater Infrastructure Through Multiple Benefits in Austin, Texas: Distributed Rainwater Capture on Residential Properties in the Waller Creek Watershed (2020)

This case study explores a collaboration between the Pacific Institute, the City of Austin, the National Wildlife Federation, and Texas Water Trade to scale green stormwater infrastructure on residential…

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CDP Global Water Report 2019

This report presents an analysis of responses from the 2,433 companies that completed CDP’s water security questionnaire in 2019, with a focus on how companies are responding to the…

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Scaling Corporate Water Stewardship to Address Water Challenges in the Colorado River Basin (2020)

This report examines a set of key corporate water stewardship actions and activities, with associated drivers and barriers, to identify how the private sector could address some of the…

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The Business Case for Sustainable Hotels (2020)

This report offers research that analyzes the business case for sustainable hotels under six categories, and provides recommendations, evidence and actions for each partner in the property value chain.

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Corporate Water Resilience in an Uncertain Future (2020)

This paper summarizes existing literature assessing the physical risks of climate change to the private sector and examples of how the private sector can address these risks and build…

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From Waste to Resource : Shifting Paradigms for Smarter Wastewater Interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean (2020)

This report summarizes the work of the World Bank’s initiative “Wastewater: From Waste to Resource,” launched to raise awareness among decision makers regarding the potential of wastewater as a…

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Accessibility and Safety Audits (2020)

The Accessibility and Safety Audit is a simple yet powerful tool to assist the people responsible for WASH programming to make these services inclusive for everyone, including people with…

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CDP Global Water Report 2018

This report presents analysis of the response data from a sample of 783 of the world’s largest publicly listed companies.

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Blue Peace Index (2019)

The Blue Peace Index is a research tool that measures how well countries manage transboundary water resources.

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Setting Site Water Targets Informed By Catchment Context: A Guide For Companies (2019)

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…

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The Future We Want – SDG 6 (2019)

This is the second film from The Future We Want, a short film series that highlights the impact of the SDGs on people’s lives and emphasizes the crucial role…

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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.

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The Future We Want – SDG 17 (2019)

The Future We Want is a short film series produced by Global Compact Network Brazil and highlights the impact of the SDGs on people’s lives, with an emphasis on…

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Drinking Water Guide: A Resource for Advocates (2019)

River Network’s Drinking Water Guide is a first step in helping to create a more informed and engaged national network of advocates for safe, clean, affordable, and sustainable drinking…

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Water Loss Reduction in Zamdela – “Metsimaholo Water Loss Reduction Project” (2019)

This case study looks at actions taken by Sasol to reduce water loss, improve municipal water infrastructure, and improve access to water for the local community in the Zamdela…

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Mississippi Headwaters: The Business Case for Conservation (2019)

This report analyzes the benefits and costs of improving water quality in the Mississippi Headwaters through land preservation and restoration.

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SDGs in Brazil: The Role of the Private Sector (2018)

This publication features Brazilian private sector stories gathered in Global Compact Network Brazil’s presentation during the 73rd session of the United Nations’ General Assembly, SDGs in Brazil – The…

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Urban Waters – How Does Water Impact and is Impacted by Cities and Human Settlements? (2018)

This publication explores water in urban areas, not only in terms of water management, governance and infrastructure, but also in terms of challenges and opportunities of water bodies as…

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Developing a Global Compendium on Water Quality Guidelines (2018)

This report lays the groundwork for an online compendium to improve access to examples of water quality guidelines and facilitate a better understanding of how water quality demand and…

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

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…

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weADAPT (2018)

weADAPT is an online ‘open space’ on climate adaptation issues designed to facilitate learning, exchange, collaboration and knowledge integration to build a professional community focused on adaptation issues while…

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Hyatt Pune Saves Water While Improving Operations (2017)

A 5-star Hyatt hotel in Pune, India, saved 1.8 million gallons of freshwater by working with Ecolab to install 3D…

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Pulse of the Fashion Industry (2018)

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.

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Start with Water: Putting Water on Local Action Agendas to Support Global Change (2018)

This guide seeks to respond to the call of local and regional authorities for greater clarity on what global development frameworks mean for them in terms of water management,…

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Collaborative Conservation and Adaptation Strategy Toolbox (CCAST) (2018)

The Southwest Climate Hub, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and Forest Service have collaborated to create an online library of conservation case studies.

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Paper Mill’s Power Plant Saves Water – Ecolab Case Study (2018)

This case study looks at Nalco Water’s use of 3D TRASAR Technology to generate an annual water savings of 14,430 m3 for a paper mill’s power plant.

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Circular Solution Saves Water and Energy – Ecolab Case Study (2017)

This case study demonstrates how Nalco Water helped a Nestlé milk production plant in Brazil reduce water consumption by forming a plan to use condensate organic water generated from…

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