Toolbox Library

Showing 91–120 of 476 results

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.
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 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.
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.
Ecolab Case Study: Saving Water and Energy at Asia Pacific Commercial Laundries (2017)

This case study explores how Ecolab used state-of-the-art filtration systems and wash process expertise to save 445 million gallons of water annually at 22 Asia Pacific commercial laundries, leading to reduced energy use and cost savings of $1.5 million per year.
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 the AWS standard certification requirements.
Ecosystem Services Assessment: How to Do One in Practice (2013)

This guide integrates learning from a range of published ecosystem services case studies and applies it in logical steps to help practitioners make their own ecosystem services assessments.
EDF-GEMI WaterMAPP – A Water Management Application 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.
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.
Engaging the Private Sector in Water Security (2018)

The 2030 Agenda calls explicitly for a rekindling of the global partnership (SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals) and provides the impetus to move from a fragmented to an integrated, multistakeholder approach to development. Participation of the private sector is vital in this multistakeholder approach.
Environment Live (2019)

Environment Live is a dynamic on-line platform from the UN Environment’s Science division for sharing contextualized data and knowledge to keep the environment under review.
Exploring the Business Case for Corporate Action on Sanitation (2014)

The global sanitation crisis is one of the most critical sustainable development challenges facing the world today. This discussion paper explores the business case for corporate action on sanitation and identifies several ways the private sector can make an impact.
Exploring the Case for Corporate Context-Based Water Targets (2017)

In order to contribute to long-term risk mitigation and tackle increasing water challenges, corporate water targets must be informed by the best available science on hydro-ecological conditions at the basin level, informed by contextual social needs, and aligned with local to global public policy objectives.
FAO Aquastat (2016)

Provides data related to water resources, water uses and agricultural water management, with an emphasis on countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Feeding Ourselves Thirsty (2019)

This analysis provides investors with guidance and relevant data for evaluating the water risk management of publicly held companies in the food sector.
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 and retailers.
Freshwater Resources: Managing the Risks Facing the Private Sector (2004)

This paper provides a snapshot of current global water issues, assesses the water-related risks most relevant for the business community, and describes the general kinds of activities companies can take to address them.

Featured Resource

Showing 91–120 of 476 results