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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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Resources that will help you make the case for why your organization should get behind a particular initiative.
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Guidelines for Social Life Cycle Assessment of Products
These Guidelines present the Social and socio-economic Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA), a powerful technique to assess and report about these impacts and benefits of product... Read More
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FreeThe Impact Economy: The Insider's Guide to Finding Meaningful Work and Attracting Top Talent
The Impact Economy: The Insider's Guide to Finding Meaningful Work and Attracting Top Talent explores the barriers that make it difficult for talented people to identify... Read More
Info - E-BookFreeSupporting 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
Info - ArticleFreeRILA’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 - ArticleFreeBreede Catchment Water Stewardship Programme – Summary Report (2016)
Learn about successes and key lessons learnt during 2015 and 2016 from the water-related projects in the upper Breede catchment in the Western Cape of South AfricaThis 50... 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
AppFreeCorporate Water Accounting – An Analysis of Methods and Tools for Measuring Water Use and its Impacts (2010)
Learn about different early methods for accounting for water-related performance, risks, and impacts.
Info - ArticleFreeCorporate Water Disclosure Guidelines (2014)
Determine what water-related topics are relevant to your businessCommunicate and report water risks, impacts, and practices to key stakeholders
Info - ArticleFreeFrom Footprint to Public Policy – The Business Future for Addressing Water Issues (2009)
Understand basis for corporate action to advance sustainable water management “beyond the fenceline”.This paper illustrates an emerging “roadmap” of water risk... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeThe 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
OtherFreeGuidance for Companies on Respecting the Human Rights to Water and Sanitation (2015)
This new guidance tool from the CEO Water Mandate and Shift (https://www.shiftproject.org/) helps companies (particularly heavy water users) translate their responsibility... Read More
Template / WorkbookFreeWULCA Life Cycle Assessment tool for Water (2009)
Primary Functions:Make cross-media environmental assessments that consider water consumption and pollution in comparison with other environmental impactsImplement mature... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeWater as a Casualty of Conflict: Threats to Business and Society in High-Risk Areas (2013)
Primary Functions:Understand the nature of water challenges in conflict and high-risk areasGain insight into how these challenges affect business and societyThis report... 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 - ArticleFreeC-ROADS Climate Change Policy Simulator
C-ROADS is a free, award-winning computer simulator that helps people understand the long-term climate impacts of actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. You can use... Read More
AppFreeThe 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 CalculatorFreeThe Ultimate Pitch Deck to Raise Money for Startups
Article about building a pitch deck, plus downloadable template.
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Info - ArticleFreeSustainability Advantage Ultbook
Ultbook is a an comprehensive, fill-in-the-blanks Excel workbook, with just-in-time guidance for values to plug in. It provides a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis... Read More
Template / WorkbookFreeFuture-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 - ArticleFreeThirsty business: Why water is vital to climate action 2016 Annual Report of Corporate Water Disclosure
By 2030 global demand for water will exceed supply by 40%. What does this mean for business and climate action? Find out more in CDP’s Thirsty business report.Now in its... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeInternational Water Stewardship Standard & Guidance (2014)
Primary Functions:Commit to, understand, plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate water stewardship actions at facility-levelThe AWS International Water Stewardship... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeIWRM Data Portal (2015)
Primary Functions:Examine the progress of IWRM implementation within the individual countries and track the global progress towards better management of water... Read More
AppFreeLocal Water Tool (2012)
Primary Functions:Quantify water-related impacts caused by facilityQuantify facility’s exposure to water-related riskIdentify helpful management responseGEMI Local Water... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeNatural Infrastructure for Business Platform (2015)
Primary Functions:Make the business case for investing in natural infrastructure, including healthy river basins and wetlandsThe Natural Infrastructure for Business... Read More
OtherFreePost-2015 Agenda and Related Sustainable Development Goals Issue Focus: Water & Sanitation and the Role of Business (2014)
Primary Functions:Gain insight into the Post-2015 Development Agenda and the role of business in advancing core policy goals related to water and sanitationThis issue brief... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeWASH in the Workplace Self-Assessment Tool (2014) - DOWNLOAD (.XLSX)
Primary Functions:Assess the current status of access to safe WASH at the workplace in a given facilitySupport decision-making regarding investments and priority actionsThe... Read More
Downloadable CalculatorFreeWater 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 / WorkbookFreeClimate Change Knowledge Portal (CCKP) Beta
This tool is a hub of information, data and reports about climate change around the world.
Comparison Sets: Place-based Sustainability
OtherFreeThe Business Case for True Pricing
True pricing is a new business methodology that makes it possible to better measure and manage these externalities. Ultimately, it allows companies to restore trust and... Read More
Info - E-BookFreeInfo - ArticleFreeSocial innovation: what it is, why it matters & how it can be accelerated
This report is about how we can improve societies' capacities to solve their problems. It is about old and new methods for mobilizing the ubiquitous intelligence that... Read More
Info - E-BookFreeLeadership in Social Enterprise: How to Manage Yourself and the Team
Based on in-depth interviews and case studies, as well as a global survey conducted by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, this manual aims to support the... Read More
Info - E-BookFreeCDSB Climate Change Reporting Framework
Created in line with the objectives of financial reporting and rules on non-financial reporting, the Climate Change Reporting Framework seeks to filter out what is required... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeRILA’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 / WorkbookFreeBringing a Human Rights Lens to Corporate Water Stewardship (2012)
Understand international and legal trends related to the human rights to water and sanitationIdentify potential synergies between respecting human rights and existing water... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeDriving Harmonization of Water-Related Terminology (2014)
What Do “Water Scarcity”, “Water Stress”, and “Water Risk” Actually Mean?Understand the terms “water scarcity”, “water stress”, “water risk”, and how they relate to one... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeExploring the Case for Corporate Context-Based Water Targets (2017)
Makes the case to develop guidance for companies seeking to employ meaningful water metrics and targetsThis discussion paper documents the initial thinking of CDP, UN... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeGlobal Water Tool by WBCSD
The WBCSD Global Water Tool (GWT) is a free online module that helps companies compare their water use, wastewater discharge, and facility information with validated... Read More
Downloadable CalculatorFreeGuide to Responsible Business Engagement with Water Policy (2011)
Primary Functions:Understand how poor water governance can undermine your businessLearn about the five core principles of responsible engagementDetermine how your company... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeGuide to Water-Related Collective Action (2012)
Primary Functions:Understand the various types of engagement and collective action modelsDetermine when collective action is helpful and necessaryLearn how to prepare for... Read More
Info - ArticleFreePrivate sector and water supply, sanitation and hygiene (2015)
Primary Functions:Learn how your company can engage in support of universal access to and use of WASHIdentify actionable to encourage catalytic forms of engagement between... 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
OtherFreeHelping Boards Face Climate Change
Corporate secretaries and boards need to work together to ensure companies address climate change and other risks effectively.
Info - ArticleFreeCarbon Productivity Tool
The Carbon Productivity Tool is a prototype designed to help businesses identify how to measure carbon productivity, improve their performance by generating more value from... Read More
Template / WorkbookFreeGLEC Framework for Logistics Emissions
Many shippers have difficulty quantifying the climate impact of the transportation & logistics emissions in their supply chain - leaving important info out of the... Read More
Template / WorkbookFreeCommercial Climate Calculator
The Commercial Climate Calculator (Excel, 584 KB), (sometimes known as the C3) helps businesses assess the financial, climate, and environmental benefits of reducing waste... Read More
Comparison Sets: Business Case Resources
Downloadable CalculatorFreeThe Business Case for Supply Chain Sustainability
Supply chain sustainability is increasingly recognized as a key generator of business value and an important element of strong corporate responsibility performance.
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Info - ArticleFreeLEED Dynamic Plaque
A building performance monitoring and scoring platform. It measures building performance across five categories: energy, water, waste, transportation and human experience,... Read More
Comparison Sets: Place-based Sustainability
OtherPaidMassachusetts Clean Water Tool Kit
A guide to the prevention and control of nonpoint source pollution in Massachusetts.
Comparison Sets: Place-based Sustainability
AppFreeProduct Social Impact Assessment
There is growing societal recognition that companies are accountable for their entire supply chain, downstream and upstream. As a result, the need to investigate and give... Read More
Info - E-BookFreeThe Social Blueprint Toolkit: Social Blueprint Business Design Framework
The SB Business Design Framework is a business tool for individuals and companies building, evaluating and/or redesigning a for-profit company, product, nonprofit... Read More
Template / WorkbookFreeSustainability and Leadership Competencies for Business Leaders
It has become a truism among sustainability advocates that commitment needs to start at the top, or at the very least the CEO needs to 'buy in' for real change to have a... Read More
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Worksheet and guidebook for developing a marketing and communications strategy.
Template / WorkbookFreeWater 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 - ArticleFreeBetter Business, Better World: The Business Case for the Sustainable Development Goals (2017)
The Business and Sustainable Development Commission, launched in Davos in January 2016, aims to map the economic prize that could be available to business if the UN... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeSupply Chain Water Guidance for Responding Companies 2016
This document should be read by anyone responding to CDP’s 2016 supply chain information request,regardless of whether you have responded to CDP before. It contains... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeExploring the Business Case for Corporate Action on Sanitation (2014)
Learn about the global sanitation crisis and how it undermines business viabilityDetermine steps your company can promote improved access to sanitation at the workplace and... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeBlueprint For Corporate Sustainability Leadership
The Blueprint is a model for leadership within the Global Compact, designed to inspire advanced performers to reach the next level of sustainability performance. It... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeScaling Corporate Action on WASH in Supply Chains – White Paper (2016)
Primary Functions:Provides an overview of challenges and approaches that companies take to scaling action on WASH in their supply chainsLays out potential next steps for... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeShared Water Challenges and Interests: The Case for Private Sector Engagement in Water Policy and Management (2013)
Primary Functions:Learn more about the possible role of the private sector in advancing sustainable water management
Info - ArticleFreeThe 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
OtherFreeUnderstanding “Sufficiency” in Water-Related Collective Action (2014)
Primary Functions:Assess river basin “sufficiency” so as to understand how much and what type of collective action is neededMore information at website: ... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeWater 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 CalculatorFreeNatural Capital Protocol Toolkit
The Natural Capital Protocol is a framework designed to help generate trusted, credible, and actionable information for business managers to inform decisions.The Protocol... Read More
OtherFreeProduct Design and Development
A resource for students and professionals in the field of product design and development.
Info - BookPaidGetting Started with IRIS
IRIS is an industry-recognized and curated catalog of metrics that provides a starting point for measuring your social and environmental results.
Info - E-BookFreeInfo - ArticleFreeSocial Entrepreneurship: Social Impact Metrics
Report attempting to provide a clear understanding around the importance of establishing and reporting on appropriate social and financial metrics, to increase the amount... Read More
Info - E-BookFreeBlended value accounting in social entrepreneurship
This paper presents an exploratory analysis of the emergent reporting practices used by social entrepreneurs in terms of their institutional settings and strategic... Read More
Info - E-BookFreeMind the Science
A report outlining what science says business needs to do to tackle climate change. Report writing: Mark Nichollswww.wemeanbusinesscoalition.orgLead author and... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeCeres 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 - ArticleFreeGuide to Managing Integrity in Water Stewardship Initiatives (2015)
Primary Functions:Understand and identify potential integrity risks to your water stewardship initiative (WSI)Determine how to structure WSIs so as to proactively prevent... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeThe Business Case for Natural Infrastructure
Natural (or green) infrastructure is a planned or managed natural or semi natural system (such as mangroves or wetlands) that can help companies harness ecosystem services... Read More
Info - ArticleFreePathways to Achieving Sustainable Development Goals Related to Water and Sanitation: An Experience from India (2015)
Primary Functions:Learn about collaborative efforts to advance water stewardship and achieve Sustainable Development Goal #6 from Hindustan Unilever Foundation’s portfolio... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeSDG 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 - ArticleFreeServing the Public Interest: Corporate Water Stewardship and Sustainable Development (2015)
Primary Functions:Understand how your business can contribute to SDG Goal #6Identify risks associated with SDG engagementsIn 2000, when the UN agreed to the eight global... 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 Action Hub (2013)
Primary Functions:Put your water projects on the mapIdentify and connect with potential collective action partnersLearn about water stewardship projects
AppFreeWater and Human Rights: Exploring the Roles and Responsibilities of Business (2009)
Primary Functions:Understanding early underpinnings of the Mandate’s guidance on respecting the human rights to water and sanitationThe authors of this paper take the... Read More
Info - ArticleFreeWater Disclosure 2.0 (2009)
Primary Functions:Understand early corporate water disclosure practiceThis Mandate study compiles and analyzes the water-related information provided in the Corporate... 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
AppPaidEmbedding Project Resources for Embedding Sustainability
The Embedding Project has prepared a curated selection of the most relevant tools and resources to help you better embed sustainability into your company. You can view a... Read More
OtherFreeSustainability and enterprise risk management: The first step towards integration
An organization’s enterprise risk management function plays a critical role in monitoring and managing the risks and opportunities that stem from the internal and external... Read More
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