SDG Impact Standards for Private Equity Funds

The SDG Impact Standards for Private Equity (draft form as of July 2020) are meant to be utilized by fund managers and other industry actors to direct and orient investment activities towards achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Post Consumer Resin (PCR) Certification Program

The APR Post Consumer Resin (PCR) Certification Program endorses companies that provide third-party auditing of PCR.

Global Accelerator Learning Initiative (GALI)

Global Accelerator Learning Initiative (GALI) provides the standardized data and analysis to understand the effectiveness of these accelerators and the various models.

The Ocean Finance Handbook: Increasing Finance for a Healthy Ocean

This guide covers the current state of ocean finance and the mechanisms for investing in the blue economy.

ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility: Operations Plan 2019-2021

This report covers the plan for the ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility's (ACGF) first three years of operation.

Why the Work of Waste Pickers Matters in the Circular Economy

This resource chronicles the work of the Plastic Producers Operational Working Group (POW), a collaboration of waste worker organizations designed to share best practices and develop support networks.

Evaluating the Impact of Mitigation Strategies for Marine Litter and Microplastics to Inform Policy: A White Paper

This white paper lays out the work plan and goals of the Plastic Pollution Emissions Working Group.

Impact-Financial Integration: A Handbook for Investors

This resource provides a guide for asset managers to develop and implement integrated impact and financial data and analysis in portfolio construction.

The Plastic Offset Protocol

rePurpose provides individuals and businesses with plastic offsets.

The Plastic Neutral Pact

Plastic Credit Exchange (PCEx) is a Philippines-based non-profit organization that partners with sustainability-conscious businesses around the globe to responsibly offset their plastic footprint, and reduce the flow of plastic waste into our landfills and oceans.

Investors
and the
Blue Economy

This study evaluates investor awareness and interest in the Blue Economy and related investments.

The 3R Initiative

Verra and BVRio are developing the 3R Initiative for consistent accounting and crediting of a variety of plastic recovery and recycling activities.

Ocean Stewardship 2030: Ten Ambitions and Recommendations for Growing Sustainable Ocean Business

This resource presents the work of the UN Global Compact Action Platform for Sustainable Ocean Business. This platform brought together ocean stakeholders to define the Sustainable Ocean Principles and five focus areas for action.

Overview of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Inclusive Recycling in Brazil

This resource is focused on the impact of COVID-19 on Brazilian waste pickers.

Are we Accelerating Equity Investment into Impact-Oriented Ventures?

This paper analyzes accelerator effectiveness based on data from 77 accelerators.

Building a Circular Plastics Economy with Informal Waste Pickers: Recyclate Quality, Business Model, and Societal Impacts

This case study presents a solution for companies to effectively partner with the informal recycling sector.

Plasticus Mare Balticum: A Synthesized Collection of Five Independent Research Reports on Plastic Pollution in the Baltic Sea

This document brings together five reports that focus on the science, policy, and impact of plastic/microplastic leakage into the the Baltic Sea.

Gender Equality and Social Audits e-Learning

This Gender Equality and Social Audits e-Learning course provides a practical resource for social auditors, companies, and other social compliance regulatory organizations.

Leveraging Multi-Target Strategies to Address Plastic Pollution in the Context of an Already Stressed Ocean

This Blue Paper examines four sectors (municipal, agricultural, industrial and maritime) that generate pollutants including plastics that leak into the ocean.

Leave No Trace

This resource analyzes how some of the most successful organizations addressed the toughest challenges facing poorly funded waste management systems.