Science-based Target Setting Manual

Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

Framework / Guidelines | Free | Jul 19, 2017

This manual provides step-wise guidance and recommendations on setting SBTs. It covers the main phases in setting an SBT, from understanding the business benefits of... Read More

Towards Understanding Sustainable Textile Waste Management: Environmental impacts and social indicators

Chalmers University of Technology (CUT)

Article | Free | Jan 01, 2014

Global population growth and rising living standards have increased apparel consumption, and thegeneration of textile and clothing waste. This has raised concerns about... Read More

Zero Waste Design Guidelines

American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York | Kiss + Cathcart, Architects | ClosedLoops | Foodprint Group

Framework / Guidelines | Free

Design Strategies and Case Studies for a Zero-Waste City The Zero Waste Design Guidelines address the crucial role that design plays in achieving NYC’s ambitious goal,... Read More

Measuring and Valuing Environmental Impacts

Network for Business Sustainability (NBS)

Framework / Guidelines | Free | Apr 28, 2011

A Systematic Review of Existing Methodologies for measuring and valuing environmental impacts.Humans caused $6.6 trillion in environmental damage in 2008. But it’s hard to... Read More

Business Reporting on the SDGs: An Analysis of the Goals and Targets

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Framework / Guidelines | Free | Sep 19, 2017

This report is a first step towards a uniform mechanism for business to report on their contribution to and impact on the SDGs in an effective and comparable way. It... Read More

A Guide to Traceability: A Practical Approach to Advance Sustainability in Global Supply Chains

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) | BSR

Framework / Guidelines | Free | Apr 09, 2014

This guide provides an overview of the importance of traceability for sustainability purposes, outlines the global opportunities and challenges it represents, and... Read More

Mining and Metals Sector Disclosures

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Framework / Guidelines | Free | Dec 10, 2013

The Mining and Metals Sector Disclosures document contains a set of disclosures for use by all organizations in the Mining and Metals sector. The disclosures cover key... Read More

How to Do Better: an Exploration of Better Practices Within the Footwear Industry

Change Your Shoes

Book / Report | Free | Dec 01, 2017

Change Your Shoes is a pan European and global campaign which calls on shoe companies to intensify their efforts to systematically assess the risks in their business... Read More