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NatCap Checker (2019)

The NatCap Checker provides practitioners with a self-assessment tool that enables them to assess, communicate and improve the level of confidence in their natural capital assessments.

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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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UN-Water Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water (GLAAS) (2019)

The UN-Water Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water (GLAAS) provides policy- and decision-makers at all levels with easily accessible and comprehensive analyses to make informed decisions for…

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Global Environment Monitoring System for Freshwater (2019)

The Global Environment Monitoring System for freshwater (GEMS/Water) collects worldwide water quality data for assessments of status and trends in global inland water quality.

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WASH In Health Care Facilities: Global Baseline Report 2019

This Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP) report focuses on monitoring the status of WASH in health care facilities.

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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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Cities Alive: Water for People (2018)

The report explores pioneering water approaches in cities around the world.

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Monitoring the Quality of Surface Waters (WQI Calculator) (2018)

This calculator measures water quality index on a 100-point scale that summarizes results from a total of nine different measurements.

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Ecolab Case Study: Optimizing Performance and Operational Costs at Cobre Las Cruces’ Opencast Mining Site (2017)

This case demonstrates how Ecolab was able to improve the performance and reduce the operational costs of Cobre Las Cruces S.A.’s opencast mining complex in southwest Spain by conducting…

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The Digitization of Water: Intelligent Platforms for Water Abundance (2017)

This report describes how the Industrial Internet can be leveraged to implement intelligent water platforms.

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National Water Quality Data Portal (2017)

The National Water Quality Data Portal (WQP) is a cooperative service sponsored by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Water…

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Rainwater Capture and Storage for Drinking Water – an Iberdrola Case Study (2017)

This case study shows steps taken by Iberdrola SA to advance sustainable water use and the company’s commitment to meeting SDG 6.

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Detroit Hamtramck a General Motors Case Study (2017)

This case study explores how General Motors added an additional retention pond for storm water to a Detroit facility in order to reduce water withdrawals by 20% through rainwater…

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LafargeHolcim Philippines | Green Roof and Water Management in Philippines Government Office Building (2017)

This case study explores LafargeHolcim’s support of the Philippines government’s mission to protect the Laguna Lake area by providing an innovative green roof for the government’s new building which…

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Insights from China’s Textile Manufacturers: Gaps to Overcome for Clean and Circular Fashion (2017)

The textile industry can use this report to target their actions on the most pressing issues and as a guide for their engagement with manufacturers to advance the transition…

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ASC Farm Standards – Good Practices in Aquaculture (2017)

This good practice focuses on the importance and implementation of responsible aquaculture through Aquaculture Sustainability Council’s nine farm standards.

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Financial Risks & Opportunities in Agricultural Supply Chains (2017)

Agriculture’s environmental and social challenges are felt at every stage of food production, typically affecting farmers first, and then rippling across the supply chain to impact traders, distributors, processors…

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ICMM Position Statement on Water Stewardship (2017)

This position statement sets out International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM) members’ approach to water stewardship.

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Shared Water, Shared Responsibility, Shared Approach: Water in the Mining Sector (2017)

This paper aims to support the goal of improving…

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U.S. EPA Water Data Portal (2016)

The US EPA Water Data Portal provides data and tools that the EPA uses to protect and restore the America's waters to ensure that they are drinkable,…

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USGS Water Data Portal (2016)

Provides real-time and historical data, including surface water, groundwater, water quality, water use data, and flood and drought conditions.

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WATERS Geospatial Data (2015)

Supplies data for the EPA’s Office of Water Programs, including 303(d) Impaired Waters, 305(b) Waters As Assessed and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), are available as prepackaged national downloads…

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Environmental Data Explorer (2015)

An online database holding more than 500 different variables covering themes like freshwater, population, forests, emissions, climate, disasters, health, and GDP.

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Aqueduct Global Water Indicators (2015)

Aqueduct Global Water Indicators include indicators of water quantity, water variability, water quality, public awareness of water issues, access to water, and ecosystem vulnerability.

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Support Your SME Suppliers (2015)

The United Nations Global Compact calls upon companies to support their small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) suppliers to incorporate sustainability in their strategies and operations.

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Good Practice in General Manufacturing: Steam Boiler Optimization and Maintenance

The California Department of Water Resources compiled a series of good practices for general manufacturing processes. Specifically, a good practice for reducing potable water use in manufacturing is to…

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Investigating Food and Agribusiness Corporations as Global Water Security, Management and Governance Agents: The Case of Nestlé, Bunge and Cargill (2012)

This article investigates how and why some of the world’s largest food and agribusiness corporations engage in global water management and governance in agro-food value chains and political economy…

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Mining Co. in Tanzania: Contamination & Supporting Access to Water (2011)

A mining operation in Tanzania confronts their impact on local water quality.

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Gypsum Drywall Alternatives: Good Practice in Construction Industries (2010)

This good practice lays out green alternatives to gypsum wallboard, which can help prevent ground water pollution and save energy.

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Water Scarcity and Climate Change: Growing Risks for Businesses and Investors (2009)

This report looks at the impact of water scarcity and declining water quality on business and the significant interest investors have in catalyzing companies to look more closely at…

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