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Place-based Sustainability
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A place-based collection of curated sustainability resources that show the connection between sustainability and real estate.
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Business Case Resources
26 Resources
Resources that will help you make the case for why your organization should get behind a particular initiative.
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Supporting your CEO and their Decision-Making around Sustainability
This report comprehensively covers research conducted by Dr. Stephanie Bertels, Jess Schulschenk, Andrea Ferry, Vanessa Otto-Mentz, and Esther Speck. It enables the... Read More
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FreeRILA’S 2017 Retail Sustainability Management Leadership Model
The Model is a tool for retail sustainability executives to identify the management practices that will drive improved corporate and environmental performance.The Model is... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeThe 21st Century Corporation: The Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability
The Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability is a resource to help companies re-engineer themselves for success in a world beset with unprecedented environmental and social... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeThe Business Case for Water Stewardship
Learn why Water Stewardship is important for BusinessThis resource offers a 60 second video on water stewardship, and in addition provides a summary of:- the worsening... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeCEO Guide to the Sustainable Development Goals
Sets out clear actions that CEOs can take to begin to align their organizations with the SDGsThe World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has launched the... Read More
AppFreeThe Global Opportunity Explorer
The Global Opportunity Explorer is a platform which offers direct access to the most innovative solutions and market opportunities.Rooted in over five years of research... Read More
OtherFreeThe Textile Exchange Responsible Down Standard: What it Does, and What You Can Do
The down and feather used for insulation in consumer products is sourced from worldwide production and processing supply chains. As a result, retailers and consumers are... Read More
CourseFreeClean by Design Initiative
NRDC’s Green Supply Chain Initiative to Clean up the Fashion Industry. The cornerstone of Clean by Design is a set of Ten Best Practices for textile mills that are... Read More
OtherFreeFixing Fashion Framework
Drawing on this model from health we can propose a framework for fixing fashion - a framework where solutions to achieve a sustainable fashion industry (both those that are... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeOut of Fashion - Stop Fashion from grinding up forests to make clothes
Stand with RAN as we demand the fashion industry address the growing global threat to forests, animals and Indigenous communities of dissolving pulp. Rain-forests are... Read More
OtherFreeState of the Apparel Sector Report on Water
A report for the global leadership award in sustainable apparel.There is an urgent environmental, human and business case for accelerating water management improvements in... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeWater Footprint Assessment (2012)
Primary Functions:Inform “big picture” strategic planningIdentify at what stage within the value chain the water footprint is in a hotspotBuild awareness among public
AppFreeUnited Nations Global Compact 2018 Toolbox
Explore the UNGC's extensive 2018 Toolbox to see how our new tools, resources and activities can help you achieve your sustainability goals and find the right UN Global... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeThe Content Claim Standard
The Goal of the Content Claim Standard (CCS) is to ensure the accuracy of content claims. The CCS accomplishes this goal by verifying the presence and amount of a given raw... Read More
OtherFreeGlobal Efluent Guidelines
Untreated wastewater discharged from garment operations directly to the environment—such as to rivers, lakes, and creeks—may harm ecosystems, as well as cause health and... Read More
OtherFreeWet Processing Tool
Our Guide to Textile Wet Processing Standards provides an objective and comparative overview of many of the industry certifications related to wet processing. The tool... Read More
AppFreeGetting to Know Linen
Few things get us more excited than a great, sustainable fabric. Fabric is the building block of our wardrobes and an important measure of the quality, durability, and... Read More
OtherFreePolyester Standard
When we think of plastic, images of plastic bottles, grocery bags, and food containers instantly come to mind. While those are perhaps the most recognizable forms of... Read More
OtherFreeMistra Future Fashion
Mistra future fashion is a research program on circular economy and serves for a future positive fashion industry it holds uniquely a system perspective and operates cross... Read More
OtherFreeCotton 2040
The Cotton 2040 initiative is a unique cross-industry partnership, including leading brands and retailers, cotton standards, producers and industry initiatives. It aims to... Read More
OtherFreeResponsible Wool Standard (RWS) Toolkit Supply Chain Certification
The Responsible Wool Standard requires that each stage of wool production is certified against the requirements of the Content Claim Standard (CCS), up to the seller in the... Read More
OtherFreebluesign® bluetool
The special web-based software application easily guides you through the homologation procedure. bluesign® bluetool provides you all the necessary information on the... Read More
OtherPaidSolution paper: From cotton to counter
An overview of the cotton market and the solutions available to improve sustainability. A step-by-step approach to building a more sustainable textile supply chain. We will... Read More
OtherFreeChemical Management Module
The LWG Chemical Management Module (CMM) will be a voluntary additional module when initially launched, but will ultimately be incorporated as a compulsory new section in... Read More
OtherFreeEnvironmental Benchmark for Fibres
The Fibre Benchmark compares the environmental impact of the most commonly used fibres in the garment industry, supporting you to shift to more sustainable alternatives.Our... Read More
AppFreeThe Cradle to Cradle Case for Good Business
The purpose of the research presented was to:Develop a framework suitable for use by the Institute and stakeholders, to determine the impacts of the pursuit of Cradle to... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeCradle to Cradle Certified™ Product Standard Guidance Document
This guidance document is a supplement to the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Product Standard, containing important interpretations and clarifications.
OtherFreeBasic Criteria for Award of the Environmental Label Textiles RAL-UZ 154 Blue Angel - DOWNLOAD
There are many textile standards on paper - but on most products they are missing. And not all label guarantee environmentally friendly standards for the entire production... Read More
OtherFreeThe Business Benefits of Sustainability
Businesses around the world are realizing that harmonizing business practices with environmental stewardship is not only the right thing it to do, it is also good business.
Comparison Sets: Business Case Resources
Info - ArticlePaidBusiness Case Calculator for Energy & Water Efficiency Improvements
Excel template for business case
Comparison Sets: Business Case Resources
Downloadable CalculatorFreeFuture-Fit Business Benchmark, Part 1: Concepts, Principles and Goals Release 1
This document describes the Future-Fit Goals that all companies must strive to reach. It also explains why these goals are required, how they were derived, and how to get... Read More
Info - ArticleFreePulse of the Fashion Industry
This first edition of the Report on the Pulse of the Fashion Industry exposes the challenges in a number of sustainability impact areas and along the industry’s value... Read More
OtherFreeConversion of leather wastes to useful products
The main objective of the present study is to investigate the production of useful materials from different kinds of leather waste. Three different types of tannery wastes... Read More
Info - ArticlePaidFashion forward: Innovations drive sustainable clothing
Tips for integrating sustainability into apparel. Talks about design, manufacturing and transportation plus provides a list of helpful tools and apps.
Info - ArticleFreeTextile dyeing industry an environmental hazard
Color is the main attraction of any fabric. No matter how excellent its constitution, if unsuitably colored it is bound to be a failure as a commercial fabric. Manufacture... Read More
Info - ArticlePaidThe Sustainability Fundamentals - Fashion
The Sustainability Fundamentals course provides the knowledge and tools you need to address your sustainability challenges. A largely self-driven course with built in... Read More
CoursePaidZero Waste Textile Initiative to Keep Apparel, Footwear, Linens Out of the Landfill
The Zero Waste Textile Initiative encouraging residents and businesses to recycle unwanted apparel, footwear and other textiles at an event at Westfield San Francisco... Read More
OtherFreeMySTeP by OEKO-TEX®
MySTeP by OEKO-TEX® is a database strengthening your textile supply community. The database can be accessed worldwide from any location. As the central database of... Read More
OtherPaidManufacturing Restricted Substances List
The ZDHC MRSL V1.1 is a list of chemical substances banned from intentional use in facilities that process textile materials and trim parts in apparel and footwear. The... Read More
OtherFreeGlobal Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 5 .0
The new version of GOTS is a result of a comprehensive stakeholder input process in which various organizations with expertise in organic production, textile processing and... Read More
OtherFreeEcoMetrics for Textiles
An online tool that measures the EDUs (environmental damage units) of textiles. Eco-metrics is a simple tool devised to calculate the environmental impact of the different... Read More
OtherPaidDetox Catwalk 2016 – Performance Results of Selected Apparel Companies
Document providing further detail on companies analyzed and their performance in detoxing their apparel and footwear products. Companies covered include Adidas, Levis,... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeZero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Audit Protocol
The ZDHC Audit Protocol provides brands with the capability to initiate and self-assess safe handling of chemicals with objectives at foundational, progressive and... Read More
OtherFreeMODE Tracker
MODE Tracker is a holistic, transparent and verified progress tracking tool to support fashion brands and retailers in improving their sustainability performance through... Read More
OtherPaidThe Truth About Cashmere
Woven into the soft luxury of a cashmere sweater is a harsh tale involving climate change, capitalism and consumption. As we think more and more about how our clothes... Read More
OtherFreeFashion x Soil
When was the last time you thought about the soil while shopping? We’ll assume it’s been a while. But lurking in our closets, hidden in our cotton t-shirts, wool sweaters,... Read More
OtherFreeAdvancing life cycle assessment of textile products to include textile chemicals. Inventory data and toxicity impact assessment
Textile products are used by almost everybody throughout the world, fulfilling basic human needs such as keeping us warm and contributing to our social position. Every year... Read More
OtherFreeCotton 2040: Proposals for cross-industry workstreams to mainstream sustainable cotton
The purpose of Cotton 2040 is to facilitate greater collective action within the cotton industry to enable sustainable cotton to shift from niche product to mainstream... Read More
OtherFreebluesign® bluefinder
The advanced search engine for textile manufacturers contains data of bluesign® approved chemical products meeting the bluesign® criteria. Moreover, it contains all the... Read More
OtherPaidCanopy- CanopyStyle Audit
The first ever comprehensive, third party audits of a global viscose and rayon producer to assess their risk of sourcing from the world’s endangered forests. Conducted by... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeAnimal Derived Materials (ADM) Policy
We believe in treating animals with care and respect. In cases where we use animal derived materials in our products, we are committed to ensuring the animal’s ethical... Read More
OtherFreeManual for Implementation of Global Organic Textile Standard
The Manual for the Implementation of the Global Organic Textile Standard provides interpretations and clarifications for specific criteria of the Global Organic Textile... Read More
OtherFreeMaterial Health Certificate
The Material Health Certificate uses the acclaimed material health assessment methodology of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Product Standard to provide manufacturers with... Read More
OtherFreeWater Sustainability Tool
Making the business case for pursuing a water strategy often involves comparing the benefits and costs of taking action. The lists below summarizes several major areas of... Read More
Comparison Sets: Business Case Resources
Template / WorkbookFreeRILA’S 2017 Retail Sustainability Management Leadership Model (XLS) Worksheet - DOWNLOAD
The Model Worksheet allows you to document your existing practices, opportunities for growth, next steps, and owners of those next steps. You will designate the practices... Read More
Template / WorkbookFreeEcological utilization of leather tannery waste with circular economy model
Circular economy (CE) focuses on resource-productivity and eco-efficiency improvement in a comprehensive way, especially on the industrial structure optimization of new... Read More
Info - ArticlePaidThe Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy: An Economist Examines the Markets, Power, and Politics of World Trade.
The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy is a critically-acclaimed narrative that illuminates the globalization debates and reveals the key factors to success in... Read More
Info - BookPaidTextile Calculator
The Brown and Wilmanns Environmental Textile Environmental Calculator (BWE TEC) helps textile, apparel, and footwear companies deliver environmental performance to their... Read More
Online CalculatorPaidAcademic Leaders' Round Table
Academic Leaders' Round Table sought to convene the most influential decision-makers from across fashion education, industry and non-governmental organizations for an... Read More
OtherPaidSTANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®
The STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is a worldwide consistent, independent testing and certification system for raw, semi-finished, and finished textile products at all... Read More
OtherPaidMADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX®
MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® is an independent textile label for highlighting consumer products and semi-finished products at all levels of the textile chain that are made... Read More
OtherPaidECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX®
ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® is a mechanism by which textile chemical suppliers demonstrate that their products can be used in a sustainable textile production.The ECO... Read More
OtherPaid2017 Ethical Fashion Report
The Ethical Fashion Report sheds light on what the industry and individual companies are doing to address forced labour, child labour and exploitation. Each report – since... Read More
OtherFreePerformance in Watershed Context for the Beverage Industry (2015)
Primary Functions:Measure beverage facility water performance in the context of local watershed conditionsWith this release, BIER is building momentum towards creating a... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeWater Impact Index – WIIX (2012)
Primary Functions:Quantify the impact of companies’ water use and wastewater discharge on local water resources in terms of quality, quantity, and scarcity/stress.Given the... Read More
AppFreeWater Scarcity Solutions (2015)
Primary Functions:Learn about existing water risk solutions to inform your own approachesIn collaboration with Arup, WRG has developed a new web tool that compiles and... Read More
OtherFreeWater Stewardship Framework (2014)
Primary Functions:Develop and implement a robust water stewardship approach specific to the mining & metals industryICMM’s Water stewardship framework outlines a common... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeGetting to Know Cotton
Historian Sven Beckert has written of cotton that it “is as familiar as it is unknown.” [1] Indeed, cotton is all around us, and yet what do we really know about it? Let’s... Read More
OtherFreeMSI Package
Our MSI Data Submission Support Package includes: BWE Insider's Guide to the MSI: Cradle-to-Gate Guidance for Data Preparation and Submission 2 hours of BWE consulting... Read More
OtherPaidManufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL)
The ZDHC MRSL V1.1 is a list of chemical substances banned from intentional use in facilities that process textile materials and trim parts in apparel and footwear. The... Read More
OtherFreeGoodWeave
GoodWeave aims to redefine the term “transparency” with the Supply Unchained initiative. In collaboration with USAID and co-funded by the Skoll Foundation, the ChainPoint... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeMade-By
A European nonprofit committed to improving environmental and social conditions in the fashion industry, has created benchmarks to evaluate the sustainability of textiles... Read More
OtherPaidEU Ecolabel Textiles and Footwear / Footwear
EU Ecolabel Footwear products meet criteria that guarantee: ✓ Limited water pollution during production ✓ A reduction of emissions of volatile organic compounds... Read More
AppFreeMassachusetts Clean Water Tool Kit
A guide to the prevention and control of nonpoint source pollution in Massachusetts.
Comparison Sets: Place-based Sustainability
AppFreeWater Stewardship Toolbox
This Toolbox is a collection of guidance documents, discussion papers, online tools, and other resources that can help your company build its water stewardship practice. It... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeMaking Climate Change Fashionable – The Garment Industry Takes On Global Warming
This article presents some facts about environmental effects from the fashion industry, such as: "The apparel industry accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions and... Read More
Info - ArticleFree5 New Solutions For The Fashion Industry’s Sustainability Problem
We buy–and throw out–more clothes than ever. It’s time for new innovation to lower the footprint of our clothing. It’s the holy grail for the fashion industry: Can... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeCotton 2040 Webinar
The video is an overview of Cotton 2040 an initiative that seeks to enable a systemic shift towards sustainability in the cotton industry by focusing, integrating and... Read More
CourseFreeDETOX TO ZERO by OEKO-TEX®
DETOX TO ZERO by OEKO-TEX® is a comprehensive verification and reporting system that prepares facilities along the textile chain for the requirements requested by the Detox... Read More
OtherPaidLEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX®
The LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX® is a worldwide consistent, independent testing and certification system for leather and leather articles of all levels of production.... Read More
OtherPaidThe Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI)
The Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) provides access to a large amount of relevant information about the impacts of material production used in the apparel,... Read More
OtherPaidEthical Clothing Australia (ECA)
Ethical Clothing Australia (ECA) is an accreditation body working collaboratively with local textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) companies to ensure their Australian... Read More
OtherPaidWet Processing Benchmark
The MADE-BY Wet Processing Benchmark, developed in cooperation with Systainable Solutions, uses actual data to bring transparency and drive change. Using field data from... Read More
OtherFreeThe Detox Catwalk 2016
Greenpeace launched its “Detox My Fashion” campaign in July 2011 to address this problem, asking the textile industry to urgently take responsibility for its contribution... Read More
OtherFreeThe Water Network (2015)
Primary Functions:Connect and share knowledge with water professionals from 185 countriesThe Water Network is a neutral platform for multi-stakeholders to share content,... Read More
OtherFreeWater Efficiency Toolkit (2014)
Primary Functions:Build your own program to reduce water and energy use in buildings—and save money in the processAssess your company’s water efficiency and create... Read More
Downloadable CalculatorFreeIntroduction to the Chemicals Management Module
The Chemicals Management Module (CMM), developed by the OIA Chemicals Management Working Group, is organized around seven primary objectives; three levels of performance... Read More
OtherFreeClosed Loop, A Primer
Now let’s think about an assembly line. First of all, notice the shape: we’ve got a line, not a loop. Think about the first assembly line, invented for the model T Ford. It... Read More
OtherFreebluesign certification
The bluesign® system is the solution for a sustainable textile production. It eliminates harmful substances right from the beginning of the manufacturing process and sets... Read More
OtherPaidZero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme
The ZDHC Programme has identified four key areas and two cross-cutting areas which are critical towards eliminating hazardous chemicals from the global textile, leather and... Read More
OtherFreeWastewater Quality
The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme is a collaboration of brands, value chain affiliates and associates committed to eliminating hazardous chemicals... Read More
OtherFreeCHEM-IQ℠
CHEM-IQ℠ is VF's innovative chemical management program. It provides a simple, cost-effective and scalable method for identifying and eliminating unwanted chemistries... Read More
OtherFreeMaterial Health Certificate Standard
The official scope of the Material Health Certificate standard, as it relates to the Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard.
OtherFreeNaturtextil iVN certified Best
This quality standard, known primarily within Europe, currently defines the highest level of textile sustainability by applying the maximum currently achievable parameters... Read More
OtherPaidNATURLEDER IVN certified - Leather Standard
iVN has been involved in developing a standard for sustainable leather since 2001. The quality seal NATURLEDER IVN ZERTIFIZIERT certifies a high level of ecology and... Read More
OtherPaidiVN Certified Supplier Data Bank
Here are contacts to companies that have certified as IVN BEST or NATURLEDER. The individual quality seal logo displayed under each entry delineates which certification the... Read More
OtherFreeWeAre SpinDye: new dyeing technology
SpinDye® is an ingredient brand that offers a technically innovative color system. We deliver a clean, traceable coloring method of textiles with an unparalleled... Read More
OtherPaidCeres Aqua Gauge: A Framework for 21st Century Water Management
Ceres Aqua Gauge is an online Excel-based tool that helps inform and strengthen companies’ water management strategies and allows investors to evaluate a company’s water... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeA Practical Guide to Catchment-Based Water Management for the Mining and Metals Industry (2015)
Planning a responsible water management for mining & metals operationsThis practical guide for the mining and metals industry sets out a collaborative catchment-based... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeChemicals Management Module (2015)
Benchmark, establish, build, maintain and improve your chemicals management processes and thus reduce water pollutionThe Chemicals Management Module is a roadmap for... Read More
Info - ArticleFree5 Sustainability Threats Facing Fashion
Fashion's need for raw materials and labour intensive production processes make it an industry particularly vulnerable to environmental disruption — as are the profit... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeFairtrade Textile Standard
The Fairtrade Textile Standard is one component of the greater Fairtrade Textile Programme to facilitate change in textile supply chains and related business practices.... Read More
OtherFreeZDHC Wastewater Guidelines
The ZDHC Programme is creating a new standard in wastewater discharge that goes beyond regulatory compliance to ensure wastewater discharge does not adversely affect the... Read More
OtherFreeEthical Fashion Guide - Behind the Barcode Report
The Ethical Fashion Guide is a companion to the 2017 Ethical Fashion Report. Use it to help you make everyday, ethical purchasing decisions. Take it with you when you shop... Read More
OtherFreeSDG Compass (2015) by UNGC, GRI, WBCSD
Primary Functions:Learn how you can align your strategies as well as measure and manage your contribution to the realization of the SDGs.The SDG Compass provides guidance... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeThe Business Case for Responsible Corporate Adaptation: Strengthening Private Sector and Community Resilience (2015)
Primary Functions:Learn how companies can adapt to climate change through a collection of case examples, including some related to waterHighlights the benefits for... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeWater Risk Monetizer (2014)
Primary Functions:Access actionable information to help businesses understand and quantify water-related risks in financial termsThe Water Risk Monetizer estimates the... Read More
AppPaidWater Stewardship in the Beverage Industry (2016)
Primary Functions:Guide and inspire companies to continually improve on matters related to water stewardshipOutline water stewardship essentials for the beverage... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeThe Global Recycled Standard
The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is an international, voluntary, full product standard that sets requirements for third -party certification of Recycled Content, chain of... Read More
OtherFreeMade-by DETOX package
MADE-BY’s Detox package supports you to proactively address the issue of hazardous chemicals within your supply chain.Over 2,000 different chemicals are used by the fashion... Read More
OtherPaidGetting to Know Alpaca
High in the Andes Mountains of South America live one of our favorite animal species, alpaca. What is alpaca?HistoryWhy is alpaca sustainable?Beyond the environment: alpaca... Read More
OtherFreeFashion x Corruption
In 2013 over 1,100 fashion workers were killed as the building they were forced to stay in despite visible cracks in the foundation collapsed with the workers inside.We’re... Read More
OtherFreeFashion x Toxicity
Have you ever thought about the relationship between food and fashion? We’re not talking here about the fact that they can both be dictated by trends (hello, cronut!). Nor... Read More
OtherFreeGlobal Fashion Agenda
Global Fashion Agenda is a global leadership forum on fashion sustainability founded in 2016 and anchored around Copenhagen Fashion Summit, the world’s principal event on... Read More
OtherFreeResponsible Wool Standard - Kick Start program
Take a look at what you are required to contribute and how you will benefit from becoming a “Kick Starter.” The best part is that your contributions will not only make you... Read More
OtherPaidResponsible Wool Standard - Implementation Manual 1.0
The RWS Implementation Manual provides interpretations and clarifications for the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS). All guidance given in the manual shall be considered ... Read More
OtherFreeLeather Trader Protocol
The LWG Assessment Protocol for Traders has been developed and refined over two years as the natural progression to allow Trader LWG members to fully engage in the LWG... Read More
OtherFreeSocial Responsibility Toolkit
The Social Responsibility Toolkit is a guidebook with tools and resources ranging from basic to advanced that can be adapted to suit any company or supplier to create and... Read More
OtherFreeEU Ecolabel Textiles and footwear / Textile products
EU Ecolabel Textiles products meet criteria that guarantee: ✓ Limited use of substances harmful to health and environment ✓ Reduction in water and air... Read More
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