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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 the various strengths and weaknesses of each approach are.
Corporate Water Disclosure Guidelines (2014)

The Corporate Water Disclosure Guidelines seek to advance a common approach to corporate water disclosure that addresses the complexity and local nature of water resources.
Corporate Water Management and Stewardship: Signs of Evolution Towards Sustainability (2019)

This Briefing note on corporate water management and water stewardship identifies tentative signs of evolution towards sustainability by leading companies.
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 their water resilience.
Corporate Water Stewardship and the Case for Green Infrastructure (2018)

This report makes the case for private sector investment in green infrastructure as part of a broader water stewardship approach.
Corporate Water Stewardship: Achieving a Sustainable Balance (2013)

This paper presents a business case and strategy that reconciles these complex issues into a cohesive framework for industry to achieve a 100% sustainable water balance (i.e., water neutrality) in a way that creates business value.
Cost Benefit Analysis Guidance

An outline of the main steps to execute a cost-benefit analysis.
Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) Standards (2020)

The CmiA standard criteria encompass environmental, social, and economic aspects of cotton farming and ginning.
CottonUp (2018)

This guide aims to provide professionals with the practical information and resources to either start sourcing sustainable cotton or increase volumes.
Creating Vibrant Markets for Investment In Climate Solutions (2017)

This report identifies seven industry sectors that can make a crucial difference in catalyzing private investment: renewable energy, off-grid solar and energy storage, agribusiness, green buildings, urban transportation, water, and urban waste management
Danone Dairy Plant Quenches Thirst Efficiently – Ecolab Case Study (2017)

In 2014, Danone asked Nalco Water to conduct a Mechanical, Operational, Chemical and Sustainability (MOCS) audit of the water treatment system of its dairy plants in Tchehov, Russia, resulting in the implementation of 3D TRASAR technology to improve system operations and reduce water use.
Delivering Bright Whites with Green Initiatives – Ecolab Case Study (2017)

This case study explores the results of a U.S. linens provider working with Ecolab to reduce water consumption.
Desalination’s Role in a Circular Water Economy Research Brief (2020)

This research brief highlights key policy insights from the publication “Desalination for a Circular Water Economy” in Energy and Environmental Sciences.
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 harvesting and reduce the quantity of water being treated by the city of Detroit.
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 supply can contribute to appropriate and economical multi-sectoral water resource management.
Diageo’s Water of Life Program

Diageo has committed to helping a million people a year through improved water supply and sanitation in Africa through their Water of Life program.
Diageo’s Assessment of Local Regulatory Context (2016)

Diageo addresses local water-related risks, specifically around water governance in basins where it has operations.
Digital Technology Opportunities for the Colorado River Basin (2019)

This report is intended to profile the potential opportunities of emerging digital technologies to address the water quality and quantity challenges faced by public and private entities in the Basin.
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 water systems.
Driving Harmonization of Water-Related Terminology (2014)

The Mandate Secretariat along with participating organizations have attempted to reach shared understanding of water-related terminology, while also identifying areas where there is divergence in understanding.
Drop Island Water Stewardship Partnership (Business Case)

This business case outlines how the ‘Drop Island Water Stewardship Partnership’ will address current water security risks in the Castle area on Drop Island”
Drought Stress Testing Tool (2017)

The ‘Drought Stress Testing Tool’ allows financial institutions to see how incorporating drought scenarios changes the perception of risk in their own loan portfolios, based on the catastrophe modelling framework that the insurance industry has used for 25 years. The Excel-based tool is free to access and use but users must email for access.
Drought Toolbox (2019)

The Drought Toolbox provides drought stakeholders with easy access to tools, case studies, and other resources to support the design of National Drought Policy Plan.
Duratex’s Water Measuring Tools (2016)

Duratex showed a 6.6% reduction in water withdrawals in 2015.
Earth Security Index 2016: Business Diplomacy for Sustainable Development (2016)

The Earth Security Index provides leaders in business, government and society with a way to assess forces and scenarios that can shape a country’s development challenges, including water insecurity, water pollution, water virtual imports, and more.
Easing the Transition to Commercial Finance for Sustainable Water and Sanitation (2017)

This report articulates a framework for innovative financing to achieve SDG6, particularly targets 6.1–6.4.
Eco Passport (2020)

Eco Passport is an independent certification for chemicals, colorants and accessories used in the manufacturing of textiles and leather articles.
Ecolab Case Study: 3D TRASAR Technology Reduces Fresh Water Consumption at Chemical Plant (2018)

This case study explores how Ecolab used 3D TRASAR technology and trained experts to reduce a chemical plant’s demand for fresh water through better water resource utilization and improved asset reliability.
Ecolab Case Study: Ford Saves Water With Smart Technology (2017)

This case study explores how the collaboration between Ford and Nalco Water has focused on a Chicago assembly plant’s cooling towers and pre-treatment baths to reduce water use.
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 system audits, service schedules, automating monitoring, installing more efficient filtration technologies, and employee behavior change. Implementation of Ecolab’s recommendations resulted in in a 40% reduction in water discharge, 22% in energy requirements, and over €1,000,000 in operational cost savings.

Featured Resource

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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