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The Elephant in the Boardroom: Why Unchecked Consumption is Not an Option (2017)

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,…

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WaterGuide (2017)

An organizing framework for improving water resource management and use under scarcity.

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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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Inalca SpA Partners with Ecolab to Reduce Water Use in Rieti Meat Processing Plant (2017)

This case study highlights how Ecolab worked with Inalca SpA to identify methods for reducing water consumption in their meat processing plant located in Rieti, Italy. By updating water…

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CDP Global Water Report 2016

This report is based on CDP’s annual request for investment-relevant information on listed companies in sectors exposed to water risk.

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Physical, Regulatory and Reputational Water Risks as Predictors of Water Stewardship among Global Corporations (2016)

This report examines the most important factors related to Corporate Water Stewardship practice among global corporations that publicly disclosed to the Carbon Disclosure Project Investor Water Program (CDP-IWP).

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Water Balance Targets (2016)

This report discusses where the concept of water balance came from, the motivations for balance initiatives, types of balance projects and benefits, important considerations, and emerging water stewardship trends…

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REEL COTTON Code of Conduct Version 2.0 (2016)

The REEL Code of Conduct Version 2.0 provides a verifiable, private standard, based on the REEL COTTON Sustainable Agricultural Practices Hand Book Version 2009 with additions to cover the…

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6 Principles of World Class Water Stewardship in the Beverage Industry (2016)

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) members have developed six leadership principles that outline the essentials of water stewardship, plus look forward to what is possible in the future.

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Toward Water Risk Valuation: Investor Feedback on Various Methodologies Applied to 10 Energy ListCo’s (2016)

This report looks at investor concerns and thoughts on water risk valuation approaches, and sets out recommendations for better inclusion of water risks in decision-making processes.

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Pretreating Wastewater: Good Practice In Cosmetics Production

A wastewater treatment program developed by Veolia optimizes water management at a L’Oreal cosmetic manufacturing plant by pretreating wastewater, resulting in reduced energy consumption, chemicals usage, and sludge production.

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Open Source: Water Innovation (2016)

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Navigating Rough Waters: Businesses and Investors Must Adapt for a Water-Stressed Future (2016)

This report is intended to inform both businesses and investors about the reality, risks, and opportunities of water stresses.

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Saving Water at a Gas-To-Liquids Refinery – Ecolab Case Study

Ecolab partnered with a major gas-to-liquids refinery in South Africa to mitigate its cooling water management challenges, helping to manage the refinery’s corrosion, microbial activity, and water consumption.

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Reducing Water Consumption at a Textile Service Operator in Europe – Ecolab Case Study (2015)

This case study explores how a partnership between Ecolab and a leading textile service operator in Europe has resulted in processes and solutions that deliver quality washed textiles, while…

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Water Savings for Steel Manufacturers – Ecolab Case Study (2015)

These case studies explore how Ecolab’s partnership with a Brazilian steel group, as well as its partnership with a Chinese steel producer, resulted in significant water savings for both…

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Replenish (2015)

This brief introduces WWF’s perspectives on replenish and how it can fit into broader water stewardship strategies.

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GLASA State of the Apparel Sector Report (2015)

The analysis presented in this report describes what water challenges mean for the apparel industry, and what practices are currently underway to reduce the water footprint of apparel and…

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Water Use Guidance for Construction Product Manufacturers

Construction product manufacturers are becoming increasingly aware of the potential impact of variable supplies of suitable water and the risk this poses to their businesses. This good practice details…

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The Life Cycle of a Jean (2015)

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Good Practice in Cement Production: Dry Process Kilns

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s “Cement Sustainability Initiative” recommends using dry kilns processes in cement powder production to reduce water consumption.

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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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SDG Compass: Inventory of Business Tools (2015)

This inventory maps existing business tools against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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CDP Global Water Report 2014

This report includes responses from 1,064 companies used to generate a database of self-reported corporate water risk and the mitigating actions being taken.

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Nalco Membrane Technology Helps Fertilizer Plant Reduce Water Use (2014)

This case study explores how Ecolab helped a fertilizer plant in Latin America achieve significant improvements in the performance of its reverse osmosis system with the help of 3D…

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The AWS International Water Stewardship Standard (2014)

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…

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Efficiency in Water Use: Guidance for the Upstream Onshore Oil and Gas Industry (2014)

This document provides good practice guidance for water management in upstream onshore oil and gas facilities.

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Water Efficiency Toolkit (2014)

Assess your company’s water efficiency, create visibility for water performance at facilities, estimate water and financial savings from cooling tower or free-air cooling improvements.

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LS&Co. Water Recycle/Reuse Standard (2014)

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

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CDP Global Water Report 2013

This report provides investors and purchasers with insight on the adequacy of the corporate response to water issues.

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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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Roles of Companies in Water Management – Extending the Boundaries of Private Sector Responsibility? (2012)

This paper reviews the policies and practices of companies in water use and water management, and considers how they manifest an evolution of private sector roles.

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