Sustainability Geek

Resources

Resources and technical tools that are helpful in data gathering, analysis and action implementation.


Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas

A tool that allows any entity to identify and understand where and how water risks and opportunities are emerging around the globe.

Carbon Brief

Data compiled from climate studies showing interactive metrics across regions.

Child Rights Atlas

Country level data anlysis tool for children's rights in the workplace, marketplace and the community.

Circulytics

A comprehensive tool to measure circularity within an organization developed by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

Common Objective

A network of global professionals, resources and tools to make sustainable fashion a successful and viable business option.

Compound Interest

Informative and illustrative chemical breakdowns of materials we come across on a daily basis.

Cool Farm Tool

Sustainable agriculture assessment tool for farmers to understand GHG, water and biodiversity impacts of their processes.

EWG

The Environmental Working Group compiles extensive research and consumer guides that empower people to live healthier lives through educated consumer choice.

FCPF

The Forest Carbon Partnership Facility focuses on reducing deforestation abd forest degradation, forest carbon stock conservation, and sustainable forest management in developing countries.

geoFootprint

A tool to map, visualize and calculate environmental impact of crops to transform the sustainable management of agricultural supply chains.

Google Earth Engine

A platform for earth science data and analysis at a planetary level.

Green Science Policy Institute

A science based institute that facilitates responsible use of chemicals to protect humans and the environment through education and partnerships.

GRESB

The leading ESG benchmark for real estate and infrastructure investments globally.

iFixit

The ultimate how-to guide for repairing just about anything in an effort to repair and reuse instead of trash and rebuy.

IRP

The International Resource Panel is a UN group that provides scientific assessments on the sustainable use of natural resources and sector specific policy recommendations.

Land Materiality Screening Tool

A tool designed to help companies more easily assess the impact of land use from their operations.

Leather Working Group

A nonprofit that has developed audit protocols designed to certify leather manufacturers according to their environmental compliance and performance capabilities.

Natural Capital Project

A set of open source tools developed at Stanford University to enable data-based decision making surrounding development, restoration, ecosystem services and investment impacts.

openLCA

Opensource software for conducting life cycle assessments.

Paper Calculator

A simple tool to calculate detailed impacts of everyday paper products.

Responsible Business Alliance

Standards and initiatives that enable companies to address issues related to responsible sourcing of minerals in their supply chains.

SBTi

A tool that can be used by companies to model science based emissions reduction targets.

Sedex

Member based organization providing a platform, tools, and services to help create a more ethical supply chain.

SimaPro

Software package for conducting life cycle assessments.

Society for Ecological Restoration

Organization focused on developing the science, practice and policy of ecological restoration.

StEP

Multi-stakeholder initiative strongly supporting strategic approaches towards sustainability such as circular economy and zero waste/emissions.

Sustainable Development Goals

Global goals set by the UN as a call to action for all countries.

Sustainable Ocean Alliance

A nonprofit that develops leaders, cultivates ideas, and accelerates solutions in the field of ocean health and sustainability.

Sustainable Packaging Initiative for Cosmetics

An Initiative for cosmetics industry organizations to collectively guide the future of sustainable packaging.

Sustainalytics

A source for ESG and corporate governance ratings and research for investors.

The Restart Project

A community and resources to help individuals repair their electronics.

The Story of Stuff Project

Animated shorts and documentaries that provide a path towards a sustainable future.

The Sustainablity Consortium

Research and tools on sustainable supply chains and products.

Treadler

A B2B service provided by H&M to accelerate sustainable change in the industry through access to its supply chain.

UN Global Compact

A global corporate sustainability initiative to align strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption.

UN REDD Program

Programs to support developing countries to protect forests for the benefit of people and the planet.

Wastewater 101 Toolkit

A tool that allows the textile industry to understand and manage the impacts, risks and causes of untreated wastewater.

WBCSD

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development is a global collaboration of top businesses using a science based approach and targeted business solutions to scale up impact.

WRAP

An organiztion working with governments, businesses and communities to to move towards a sustainable, resource efficient economy.


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