Sectors

Creating business value through ecological stormwater management

Being highly exposed to flooding on its Houston site, CCP has chosen to restore its surrounding ecosystem rather than building another stormwater management infrastructure. This operation, while enhancing the region’s biodiversity, will ultimately help the company save money, as well as benefit the whole local community.

Utilizating household wastewater in the large-scale

To reduce environmental impacts and risks linked to water supply, Dow is using household wastewater on its Terneuzen industrial site, which not only allows water to be re-used three times but also saves energy and chemicals previously used for water treatment.

Planting trees in the Philippines to preserve biodiversity

In the Philippines, Pioneer Hi-Bred is carrying out a reforestation program that aims to positively impact its environment so that the company can benefit from improved water and soil conditions. It demonstrates that corporation involvement in biodiversity conservation projects can positively impact business prospects.

Growing a staple food with less water & fewer GHG emissions in India

Committed to conserving more water than it uses in India, PepsiCo has engaged in a water use reduction program in agriculture, a sector that accounts for over 85% of the country’s water consumption, and which offers significant water saving opportunities.

Integrating biodiversity conservation in the forest management model

Portucel Soporcel, an important landowner in the paper and pulp sector, has developed a systematic methodology to map, define, implement and monitor action plans in zones of special conservation interest, in order to preserve ecosystems integrity. Through this strategy, the company aims to improve plantation management as well as increase biodiversity in the areas of implementation.

The Greening of Industry Network (GIN)

http://www.greeningofindustry.org/

The GIN is an international network of professionals from research, education, business, civil society organizations, and government.  They primarily focus on issues of industrial development, environment, and society, and are dedicated to building a sustainable future. The Network seeks to create new concepts and perspectives that will make it possible to extend our horizons and communicate across disciplines, nations, and sectors.

International Hydropower Association (IHA)

http://www.hydropower.org

The IHA addresses the role of hydropower in meeting the world’s growing water and energy needs as a clean, renewable, and sustainable technology.  It was formed under the auspices of UNESCO in 1995 as a forum to promote and disseminate good practice and further knowledge about hydropower.

Integrating Environmental Practices in Small and Medium Hotels (UNEP)

http://www.unep.fr/scp/publications/details.asp?id...

A UNEP initiative to assist hotel managers and staff in assessing their current environmental practices and incorporating best environmental practice in their daily operations.

Planeta Sustentável

http://www.planetasustentavel.abril.com.br/

Planeta Sustentável (Sustainable Planet, in English) is a Special Media Project involving 38 titles from Abril Group, including: National Geographic Brasil; VEJA, the world’s third largest weekly news magazine; and Exame, the largest and most influential business magazine in Brazil.

Corporate Ecosystem Services Review (ESR)

http://www.wri.org/project/ecosystem-services-revi...

Developed by WRI, in conjunction with WBCSD and the Meridian Institute, this tool enables companies to identify business risks and opportunities arising from company’s dependence and impact on ecosystem services. Can be applied at site, market, product or sector level and can feed into Environmental Impact Assessments. Can also help identify new markets/ products. Following this, an initiative has been developed to determine how ecosystem services can be integrated into existing tools and management systems.