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

SDG Sector Roadmaps

World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

Framework / Guidelines | Free

WBCSD has developed a set of guidelines which provide a structured framework and approach that companies can follow as they embark upon SDG road-mapping for their... Read More

The 3% Solution

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) | CDP

Framework / Guidelines | Free | Jun 18, 2013

Many of the world’s leading companies have made major strides in addressing climate change over the last decade. By establishing climate targets, they pushed themselves to... Read More

Water Footprint Assessment Manual: Setting the Global Standard

Water Footprint Network

Calculator / Equations / Formula | Free

Tool available here:  http://waterfootprint.org/en/resources/interactive-tools/water-footprint-assessment-tool/The Global Water Footprint Assessment Standard is the... Read More

Overview about impact management

Impact Management Project

Website | Free

This website covers many topics around impact management and provides relevant resources. The link provided here leads to 5 dimensions of social impact.

CDP’s Climate Questionnaire

CDP

Template / Workbook / Spreadsheet | Free

Climate change information request Climate change questionnaire for companies disclosing to this year's investor request.  

REFOCUS

REFOCUS

Framework / Guidelines | Paid

Founded on the principle that sustainability offers a more complete management lens with the potential to significantly advance how well organizations perform, REFOCUS... Read More

Natural Capital Protocol Toolkit

World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) | Natural Capital Coalition (NCC)

Website | Free

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

The Water Network (2015)

AquaSPE

Other | Free

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

WULCA Life Cycle Assessment tool for Water (2009)

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Article | Free

Primary Functions:Make cross-media environmental assessments that consider water consumption and pollution in comparison with other environmental impactsImplement mature... Read More

How to Become a B Corp

B Corporation

Article | Free

Tools and steps for becoming a B Corporation.

Water Risk Monetizer (2014)

Ecolab USA | Trucost

App | Free

Primary Functions:Access actionable information to help businesses understand and quantify water-related risks in financial termsThe Water Risk Monetizer estimates the... Read More

02 Status quo solution and business model differences (Lean Impact Measurement Webinar part 2) - YouTube

Startup Impact Benchmark

Course | Free | Mar 27, 2018

This video helps you understand the perspective of how your business model "adds" sustainability compared to the status quo solution. The video is part of a webinar series... Read More

Fire Code

International Code Council (ICC)

Other | Paid

The International Fire Code, in this 2015 edition, is designed to meet these needs through model code regulations that safeguard the public health and safety in all... Read More

GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance

World Resources Institute (WRI) | World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

Framework / Guidelines | Free

The Scope 2 Guidance standardizes how corporations measure emissions from purchased or acquired electricity, steam, heat and cooling (called “scope 2 emissions”). The... Read More