Sustainability

According to Global Water Challenge, sustainability is one of the most pressing issues facing the WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) sector today. More than 30 percent of WASH projects fail after two to five years. Resources available to help address this challenge include guidance on operations and maintenance approaches, tools to estimate long-term costs, and other resources to support sustainability.

Sustainability Resources

Corporate Water Accounting

Publication date:
May 25, 2021
This report can help your company understand what is most valuable to account for and assess regarding water management, what tools are available to execute such accounting, and what the various strengths and weaknesses of each approach are.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Global

TEXTILE INDUSTRY WASTEWATER DISCHARGE QUALITY STANDARDS

Publication date:
May 25, 2021
The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme is a collaboration of brands, value chain affiliates and associates committed to eliminating hazardous chemicals from the textile and footwear value chain. Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Global

2016 Wastewater Guidelines

Publication date:
May 25, 2021
The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme is a collaboration of brands, value chain affiliates and associates committed to eliminating hazardous chemicals from the textile and footwear value chain. Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Global

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