WHO standard Articles
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International Environmental Law Committee Newsletter
The Emerging Role of Private Social and Environmental International Standards in Economic Globalization Over the past two decades, a rapidly increasing number of people have sought to align their social and environmental values with their spending habits. This evolution in commerce encompasses the certified organic food people eat, the shoes and clothes they wear, and the financial ...
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Millennium Water Supply and Sanitation Program (PEPAM) Project - Senegal - Case Study
Customer / Type of customer Sade Senegal Issue / Need Promote sustainable integrated water resource management, universal access to drinking water and continuity of public service in rural areas. This unique Senegalese development framework (PEPAM) is based on the combined efforts of the State, civil society, local authorities, NGOs, the private sector and development partners. In order to ...
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Design and operation of a rainwater for drinking (RFD) project in a rural area: case study at Cukhe Elementary School, Vietnam
Since 2014, a well-designed rainwater for drinking (RFD) project has been successfully operating at Cukhe Elementary School, near Hanoi, Vietnam. During that time, daily rainfall data, water consumption, water quality and questionnaires to the community were prepared. Several concerns over the design and operation of RFD projects, such as lack of sufficient rainfall data, water quality ...
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Case Series: FPI Offers Its Solution for Vietnam Environment Monitoring
Poor air quality threatens the health of millions of people worldwide, but more so for individuals living in Vietnam. Air pollution causes nearly 60,000 deaths yearly in Vietnam. According to Statista, the country's population-weighted concentration of particle pollution (PM) stood at 20.4 micrograms per cubic meter in 2019. That's close to the recommended maximum concentration of 25 micrograms ...
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How to avoid buying in supply chain risk
In an article first published on the Supply Management blog, Altius Managing Director Gary Plant advises on six vital steps procurement managers can take to cut supplier risk. A survey of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) has revealed that supplier risk is a major concern. 45% of CPOs responding to the Global Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Data Survey conducted by Consero Group, named ...
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Reputation Management and Quality Assurance throughout the Supply Chain
Consumer driven economies abound, which is good news for retailers, manufacturers and brand owners, as well as criminals and fraudsters. How can the consumer goods industry protect itself from unscrupulous operators within the supply chain? The emergence and proliferation of global brands, international manufacturing and ever-growing supply chains, not only increase opportunities for legitimate ...
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ESG Metrics and Sustainable Water Management: What Should Corporate Leaders Focus On?
ESG programs have become incredibly popular in recent years. According to NAVEX Global, in 2020-22, 88% of public companies have an ESG program. In fact, 79% of private-equity-backed companies and 67% of private companies also have ESG initiatives. ESG metrics and sustainable water management are key components to these programs. Your business or the companies you consult for may ...
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Air quality in Europe — 2015 report
Air pollution is both an environmental and a social problem, as it leads to a multitude of adverse effects on human health, ecosystems, the built environment and the climate. Air pollution poses the single largest environmental health risk in Europe today. Air pollutants are emitted from anthropogenic and natural sources; they may be transported or formed over long distances; and they may affect ...
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World Bank green bonds surpass us$4 billion mark – reflections five years on
Since the launch in 2008, the World Bank’s green bonds have grown quickly and reached an important milestone in August. Earlier, this month, the World Bank launched a US$550 million green bond bumping the total amount of World Bank green bonds issued to over $4 billion dollars since the green bond program began. This milestone prompted us to pause and take stock of the program and the new ...
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Interview with Ronald Ebelhar, 2015 Chairman of the ASTM Board
Ron Ebelhar has provided leadership in civil engineering projects and ASTM technical committee work since the 1970s. This year, he brings his experience to his elected position as chairman of the ASTM board of directors. You have worked on dozens of engineering projects since getting your degrees in civil engineering. What are some of the most interesting and challenging jobs you have been ...
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