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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.
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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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Equity and Inclusion Framework (2010)
This framework provides a common platform from which to develop detailed guidance and plans of action in different areas of work on WASH. It includes minimum standards to apply in each area, and guidance on areas to work on over time.
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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.
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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.
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From Organic Waste to Energy Ecolab Case Study (2017)
This case study explores a manufacturing plant that converts organic waste into electricity, green gas, and biomass. The plant saved 85% of its process water, 224,900 lbs in polymer consumption, and $160,000 in operations savings by working with Ecolab.
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From Waste to Resource : Shifting Paradigms for Smarter Wastewater Interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean (2020)
This report summarizes the work of the World Bank’s initiative “Wastewater: From Waste to Resource,” launched to raise awareness among decision makers regarding the potential of wastewater as a resource.
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Frontiers of CLTS: How to Trigger for Handwashing with Soap (2014)
The purpose of this document is to outline several practical tools which can be used as a part of CLTS in order to trigger realisation among communities of the importance of handwashing with soap, as well as eliminating open defecation.
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geoFootprint (2019)
geoFootprint is a public and collaborative tool that gives instant access to the environmental footprint of agricultural crops on a world map.
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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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Global Organic Textile Standard (2020)
The Global Organic Textile Standard is a leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain.
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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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Global Water Tool (2011)
The Global Water Tool (GWT) is a free, publicly available resource for identifying corporate water risks and opportunities which provides easy access to and analysis of critical data.
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Good Practice in Asphalt Manufacturing: Segregate and Minimize the Use of Release Agents
The European Asphalt Pavement Association compiled a series of good practices for water pollution reduction in the asphalt manufacturing industry. This resource covers the importance of segregating wastewater containing release agents from the general wastewater stream.
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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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Good Practice in Food Manufacturing: Using Dry Cleaning and Sorting Methods
The California Department of Water Resources compiled a series of good practices for water efficiency in the food and beverage industry. Specifically, a good practice for food manufacturers is to reduce water use in product washing and sorting by switching to dry, mechanical processes when feasible.
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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 optimize operation and maintenance of steam boiler systems.
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Good Practice in Personal Care Manufacturing: Remove Triclosan from Products
The Canadian Government recommends removing triclosan from personal care products and replacing it with safer chemicals to reduce pollution to aquatic ecosystems.
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Good Practice in Personal Care Product Manufacturing: Use of Sustainable Palm Oil
Palm oil is used within numerous personal products including liquid detergents, soaps, shampoos, lipstick, waxes, polishes, make-up, and more. Although palm oil is chemically stable, productive, and low cost; the expansion of its use has led to deforestation and habitat loss. WWF recommends companies investigate their palm oil suppliers and participate in collations that promote sustainable palm oil supplies.
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Green Supply Chain: Brand Map (2018)
The Green Supply Chain: Brand Map is a leadership initiative dedicated to showcasing brands’ commitment to supply chain transparency and environmental management.
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Grey Water Footprint Accounting (2013)
These guidelines support Grey Water Footprint accounting at its simplest level, using the least detailed approach to estimate the Grey Water Footprint in the case of diffuse and direct pollution.
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Guidance on Menstrual Health and Hygiene (2019)
This guidance was developed for UNICEF WASH, Education, Health, and Gender specialists or focal points in country offices who are working with their partners to develop programs related to menstrual health and hygiene.
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Guide to Menstrual Hygiene Materials (2019)
This document provides guidance for staff from the UNICEF Supply Division and Programme Division on the selection and procurement of appropriate materials and supplies for menstrual hygiene management, particularly during humanitarian response.
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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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H&M – Human Right to Water and Sanitation
H&M is committed to ensuring that water is used responsibly throughout the company’s value chain. H&M does this to minimize risks in its operations, to protect the environment and to secure the availability of water for people.
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Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution for Water (2018)
This report, focused on water, is part of a series designed to illustrate the potential of Fourth Industrial Revolution innovations and their application to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.
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HERProject: Investing in Women for a Better World (2007)
HERProject is a multi-stakeholder collaborative initiative that strives to empower low-income women working in global supply chains. Through health awareness and health behavior change, HERproject is showing the value of investing in women’s health along supply chains worldwide.
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Hotel Water Measurement Initiative (2016)
Measure and report on your hotels’ water use in a consistent manner.
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Hyatt Pune Saves Water While Improving Operations (2017)
A 5-star Hyatt hotel in Pune, India, saved 1.8 million gallons of freshwater by working with Ecolab to install 3D TRASAR automation technology for its HVAC systems. This state of the art technology allowed the hotel to provide heating and cooling to over 200 guest rooms while saving freshwater resources. -
Hygiene Matters Research Initiative (2016)
Swedish pulp and paper company SCA has partnered with WSSCC to create a common platform for raising awareness about the importance of hygiene and sanitation and challenging taboos surrounding personal hygiene.
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Illovo and SUSFARMS: Building Climate Resilient Sugarcane Supply Chains (2017)
This case study looks at how Illovo, a subsidiary company of Associated British Foods, funded various projects, including R&D and water infrastructure, as well as the Sustainable Sugarcane Farm Management System (SUSFARMS) initiative in order to maintain and develop grower supply.
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Implementation of WASH for Workers and Communities – Case Studies
Nestlé has worked with the WBCSD on adopting and implementing the WASH Pledge throughout their value chain in India, Cameroon, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
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Improving Cooling Water Efficiency at a Petrochemical Plant – Ecolab Case Study (2010)
This case study explores how a petrochemical plant partnered with Nalco and implemented 3D TRASAR technology to ensure system performance and reduce water use.
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Improving Operational Sustainability at an ArcelorMittal Steel Mill – Ecolab Case Study (2017)
Ecolab took multiple steps at ArcelorMittal’s Galati Steel Mill to help create a more sustainable operation, including implementing 3D TRASAR Technology in one of ArcelorMittal’s blast furnace open cooling systems, switching the make-up water source from demineralized water to soft water, and optimizing the recirculation pumps.
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Improving Smallholder Farmers (SHF) Nutrition
GAIN, Unilever, and the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) saw an opportunity to improve the nutrition and health of farmers, workers and their families in supply chains, while working to increase supplier and worker satisfaction, productivity and brand loyalty.
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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 treatment technology, boiler automation, and water reuse, Inalca SpA saved 3.7 million gallons of water, 670,300 kWh of energy, and $72,000 in annual operating costs.
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India Water Tool (2019)
The India Water Tool brings together 20 datasets and risk indicators to help users understand their water risks in India.
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International Water Stewardship Standard & Guidance (2014)
Use a six-step continual improvement framework to commit to, understand, plan, implement, evaluate and communicate water stewardship actions.
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Internet of Water: Sharing and Integrating Water Data for Sustainability (2017)
This report provides a principle-based blueprint recommending a 3-step plan for how to design and launch a feasible and operable “Internet of Water” – a network of interconnected data producers, hubs, and users.
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Introduction to Hygiene Promotion: Tools and Approaches (2009)
This manual contains training materials and handouts to enable facilitators to rapidly prepare training for different levels of hygiene promotion.
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IRC Wash Tools
Tools and guidance for providing WASH services that last.
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Italian Meat Processor Reduces Water and Energy Use – Ecolab Case Study (2017)
This case study shows how Nalco Water strategized to make Italian meat processor Inalca SpA’s operations more sustainable.
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JMP Global WASH Database (2015)
The WHO/UNICEFJMP Global WASH Database provides data originating from 1990 on global access to drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).
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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 neutralizes the pH of rainwater run-off, among other benefits.
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LafargeHolcim Pledges Support for WASH Initiatives
LarfargeHolcim has committed to the WBCSD WASH Pledge, and is supporting the Open-Defecation Free (ODF) India initiative by using its cement and building materials expertise to construct 3 million toilets.
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Laundry Solution Yields Savings and Guest Satisfaction – Ecolab Case Study (2017)
This case study shows how Ecolab assessed Kinseth Hospitality’s cleaning operations and implemented a program to reduce water use and save energy.
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Live: Country Experiences on COVID-19 and WASH (2020)
This live-blog shares WASH approaches Sanitation and Water for All partners are taking in response to the COVID-19 emergency.
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Local Water Tool (2015)
Evaluate water-related external impacts, business risks and sufficiency of management plans at specific sites. Users register for free access to the tools with GEMI.
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Lockheed Martin’s Water Use Efficiency Program (2015)
Lockheed Martin reduced water usage by 25% between 2010 and 2015.
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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.