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Report: Water Management in China's Apparel and Textile Factories

This report summarizes the activities and findings of the first phase of the Water Quality Initiative in China. A joint effort by Business for Social Responsibility and the Center for Water Research at Peking University, the Initiative has two expected outcomes: 1) improvements in water quality management and water use in apparel factories (textile manufacturers, dye houses and laundries/washing facilities); and 2) decreased water risk in the China-based supply chains for global apparel companies and retailers. Read more →

Posted: April 28, 2008 | Topics: Environment, Supply Chain, Water | Download (PDF)

Report: Beyond Compliance: Assessing Water Management Practices and Opportunities in Chinese Apparel Factories

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Posted: April 9, 2008 | Topics: Consumer Products, Environment, Water | Download (PDF)

Report: Eco-Promising: Communicating the Environmental Credentials of Your Products and Services

This business briefing is intended to help managers in consumer- facing companies to communicate the environmental credentials of products honestly and convincingly. We examine why businesses are increasingly using environmental messaging on products, how different formats (such as eco-labels) have developed, and the risks and challenges associated with making environmental claims. Read more →

Posted: April 1, 2008 | Topics: Consumer Products, Economic Development, Environment, Governance & Accountability, Reporting & Communications, Sustainable Consumption | Download (PDF)

Report: Drinking It In: The Evolution of a Global Water Stewardship Program at The Coca-Cola Company

This report explores the role of the private sector in responsible management of global water resources by providing an overview of the development and implementation of The Coca-Cola Company’s (TCCC) global water stewardship program. By summarizing the journey of TCCC over five years, this report aims to demonstrate how companies can be proactively involved in water management along their supply chains and within the walls of their own facilities. This report profiles one company’s experience in advancing an integrated water strategy throughout its global operations and across the many networks in which it participates. It provides a brief review of the parameters of TCCC’s commitments and highlights the complexity of true water stewardship. Read more →

Posted: April 1, 2008 | Topics: Environment, Food, Beverage & Agriculture, Water | Download (PDF)

Report: Offsetting Emissions: A Business Brief on the Voluntary Carbon Market (Second Edition)

Sissel Waage, Director, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

This business brief is intended for companies that are considering the purchase of voluntary offsets for their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It offers clear steps that guide early assessments and enable corporate decision makers to become educated consumers within voluntary carbon markets. Read more →

Posted: February 28, 2008 | Topics: Climate Change, Environment, Reporting & Communications | Download (PDF)