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Water Risk Filter (2018)

The Water Risk Filter can be used to assess and respond to water related risks for your own operations, suppliers, or growth plans.

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Quantis Water Database (2018)

The Quantis Water Database generates the water footprint of any product, service, company or organization, allowing users to assess water-related risks and reduce impacts associated with water.

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No Water No Growth (2018)

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.

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Valuing Rivers (2018)

This report discusses the need to stop regarding rivers as simply conduits for moving water and recognize the wider value of water.

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Maneuvering Towards a Water Safe Future (2018)

This report aims both to draw attention to the severity of the water crisis and to illustrate that new forms of partnership are essential to achieve the UN’s Sustainable…

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Climate Change Trends and Impacts on California Agriculture: A Detailed Review (2018)

This paper provides evidence that the climate in California has changed significantly and is expected to continue changing, and showcases the need for enhancing the adaptive capacity of agriculture…

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Ecolab’s Taicang Facility Achieves Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard Certification (2017)

This case study presents the journey Ecolab took with WWF and the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) to certify its Taicang facility as the world’s first manufacturing facility to meet…

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The Global Risks Report 2018

Each year the Global Risks Report works with experts and decision-makers across the world to identify and analyze the most pressing risks that we face.

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Climate Insurance and Water-Related Disaster Risk Management (2018)

This report explores the role of risk transfer (e.g. insurance) in promoting actions and measures that contribute to the reduction of loss and damage caused by water-related events.

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Water Risk in Brazil and Stewardship as a Response (2017)

Slides and recording from webinar on addressing water challenges through stewardship in Brazil – in English and Portuguese.

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Investor Water Toolkit (2017)

This ‘how-to’ guide includes links to resources, databases, case studies, and other tools to help investors evaluate and act on water risks.

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Water and Climate Change in Southeast Brazil: Impacts and Adaptation (2017)

Slides, recording, and notes from webinar on climate change and water in Southeast Brazil – in English and Portuguese.

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The Higg Index (2017)

Measure the environmental and social impact of your apparel products and operations.

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Financial Valuation Tool (FVTool) (2017)

This tool is free and was designed to support companies to make better informed decisions on sustainability investments that will raise the bottom line performance for people, planet and…

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Partnership Risk Management Plan

Identify and evaluate potential risks that might negatively influence partnership success or reputation of brand. Create key messages for crisis situations. Ensure relevant risk mitigation action is taken and…

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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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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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High and Dry: Climate Change, Water, and the Economy (2016)

The impacts of climate change will be channeled primarily through the water cycle, with consequences that could be large and uneven across the globe. Water is a vital factor…

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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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Replenish (2015)

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

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Understanding “Sufficiency” in Water-Related Collective Action (2014)

By understanding the size and nature of the gap between desired conditions in a watershed (i.e., what might be considered “sufficient” to promote community and ecological well-being) and current…

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Water Risk Monetizer (2017)

The Water Risk Monetizer is an easy-to-use tool designed to help businesses quantify in monetary terms the water risks related to availability and quality.

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Bridging Physical and Financial Business Water Risk (2014)

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Water Footprint Assessment (2012)

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Local Water Tool (2012)

Evaluate water-related external impacts, business risks and sufficiency of management plans at specific sites.

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Water as a Casualty of Conflict: Threats to Business and Society in High-Risk Areas (2012)

This white paper focuses on the ways conflict and high-risk situations can affect water systems, and provides a framework for understanding the nature of water challenges faced in these…

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Global Water Footprint Standard (2011)

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….

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Aqua Gauge (2011)

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.

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Corporate Water Accounting (2010)

This report can help your company understand what is most valuable to account for and assess regarding water management, what tools are available to execute such accounting, and what…

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Water, Energy, and Climate Change: A Contribution from the Business Community (2009)

Water, energy and climate change are inextricably linked. If we truly want to find sustainable solutions, we must ensure that we address all three in a holistic way. This…

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Life Cycle Assessment (2009)

Measure, assess and compare the environmental performance of products and operations regarding freshwater use.

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Climate Change and the Global Water Crisis: What Businesses Need to Know and Do (2009)

Businesses will face vastly increased uncertainty about the availability and quality of their water supplies. It will become increasingly crucial for businesses to incorporate climate change factors when assessing…

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