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This document provides an overview and agenda for the Annual General Meeting of the CEO Water Mandate taking place on October 27-28, 2021. The agenda includes a welcome, overview of the mandate's priorities and finances in 2021, update on workstreams and plans for 2022, and opportunities for engagement and governance. It summarizes the mandate's strategy for 2021-2023 focusing on scaling water stewardship practices in critical geographies and sectors. It also provides a snapshot of achievements in 2021 and progress towards targets, as well as an overview of the mandate's finances and funding sources for 2021. Looking ahead, it outlines priorities and key work programs for 2022, including driving innovation, scaling leading practices, and raising the profile of water

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 27/28 OCTOBER 2021
WELCOME 5 MINUTES OVERVIEW OF MANDATE PRIORITIES IN 2021 AND FINANCES 15 MINUTES UPDATE ON WORKSTREAMS AND PLANS FOR 2022 35 MINUTES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT GOVERNANCE AND HOW TO ENGAGE 30 MINUTES AGENDA
New CEO Water Mandate Endorsers * * * Soon to announce
3 2 1 Innovation and Leading Edge-Thinking Scaling Responsible Practice & Drive Basin Resilience Raise the Profile of Water & Shape the Enabling Environment Communications and Outreach CEO Water Mandate 2021-2023 Strategy 2021-2023 Focus: Scaling the adoption of water stewardship practice by companies in critical geographies and industry sectors
3 2 1 Innovation and Leading-Edge Thinking Scaling Leading Practice and Drive Basin Resilience Raise the Profile of Water and Shape Enabling Environment Advance Concept of Net Positive Water Impact Multiple Benefits of Nature Based Solutions Water Resilience Assessment Framework Science Based Targets Network Thought leadership events at Stockholm World Water Week Recruitment of new members for both the Mandate and Water Resilience Coalition from key geographies and industry sectors Promote support and implementation of new guidance (peer learning webinars, socializing member tools, WASH4Work implementation) Support for the California Water Action Collaborative Facilitate multi-stakeholder collaborations in basins Water Action Hub development and build out Establish and activate CEO Circle of the Water Resilience Coalition Engagement in key international events (UNGC Leaders Summit, General Assembly, and COP 26) Engage in industry sector events and provide input into an external standard Work with WRI on public water management database Overview of Work Program Priorities in 2021
Snapshot of Achievements in 2021 Innovation and Leading-Edge Thinking Scaling and Driving Basin Resilience Water Resilience Coalition 11 multi- stakeholder collaborations Raising the Profile Water Resilience Coalition 2030 Ambitions: 100 basins, 3 billion people, 100 million WASH
3 2 1 OFF-TRACK (70% of target) Partially Met (70% of target) ON-TRACK (95% of target) Strategic priorities Workstreams & targets by Year End 2021 Progress Innovation and Leading-Edge Thinking Peer Learning opportunities 15 companies sharing knowledge and leading practice Innovative initiatives and programs delivered 2 initiatives Scale Responsible Practice and Drive Basin Resilience Growth in membership and level of member engagement 50 new endorsing companies and improved level of engagement Uptake and implementation of new/existing products 12 companies set/commit to setting contextual water targets Implementation of collaboration 2 collaborations Raise the Profile of Water and Shape the Enabling Environment Active representation of business voice for water 1 external standard or policy influenced Engagement in public policy 2 international, regional, or national water related public policy forum presented at Progress
ACTIVITIES 2021 ESTIMATED EXPENSE (USD$) Mandate Secretariat Support Functions Strategic Planning and Partnerships $ 230,000 Technology and Communications Project and Working Group Facilitation Governance and Accountability Strategic Pillars Innovation and Leading-Edge Thinking $ 521,435 Scaling Responsible Practice and Basin Resilience $ 1,254,500 Raise the Profile of Water and Enabling Environment $ 235,670 TOTAL $ 2,232,605 * Includes events and travel related to furthering work OVERVIEW OF MANDATE FUNDING SOURCES Contributions from Companies $ 1,950,000 External Support from Partners for WASH4Work $ 4500 SIDA $ 245,435 Ramsar $ 24,000 Science Based Targets Network $ 42,000 WRI Public Water Management Database $ 25,670 TOTAL $ 2,291,605 Overview of Finances
Questions?
Looking Ahead 2022
DRIVE IMPACT ON SPECIFIC GOALS High expectations of business to address and solve todays challenges has never been more apparent. Edelman Trust Barometer 2021 7 CHALLENGES WHERE BUSINESS CAN DRIVE MEASURABLE IMPACT Climate Change Human Rights Labour and Decent Work Gender Equality Transformational Governance Anti-Corruption SDG Integration We are on track for a temperature rise of over 3属C. This would bring mass extinctions & large parts of the planet would be uninhabitable. 92% of the SDG targets are linked to international human rights treaties yet less than 20% of companies are taking steps to sufficiently address their adverse human rights impacts. Almost 1 in 10 children subject to child labor ((160 million, first increase in two decades) At current rate of progress, it will take 268 years to close the economic gender gap. 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals an epidemic of misinformation and widespread mistrust of societal institutions and leaders around the world. Corruption, bribery, theft and tax evasion cost approximately $1.26 trillion for developing countries per year. Social Progress Index estimates we are 62 years behind schedule. Companies that have set 1.5属C aligned and/or net-zero targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Increase in the number of companies with ongoing human rights due diligence processes in place. Companies with targets and corresponding policies and programmes to increase womens representation and leadership Companies taking action to advance SDG 16 internal and external to their organization at the global and local levels Companies with implemented anti-corruption compliance programmes All UN Global Compact companies are making demonstrable contribution to the SDGs. Companies implementing UN Global Compact labour principles within all aspects of business operations to provide and promote decent work for all workers across the their supply chains IMPACT GOALS CHALLENGE
ALL COMPANIES WHATEVER SIZE, SECTOR OR GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION CAN CONTRIBUTE. WHEREVER YOU ARE ON YOUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY YOU WILL FIND RELEVANT RESOURCES TO HELP YOU PROGRESS CONNECT Connect with industry, experts peers and with the UN at the global and national level LEARN Gain the knowledge and skills to make progress and deliver impact. LEAD Show bold leadership and inspire others. Leverage your position and advocate for major impact COMMUNICATE Build trust and credibility by communicating measurable progress towards your sustainability goals and targets
Tools & Resources UN GLOBAL COMPACT OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMME DELIVERY CHANNELS 14 Connecting participants and stakeholders across programmes and ecosystems Trainings and master classes (premium content) on fundamental and advanced business practices at the global, regional and local levels Facilitated learning communities that provide participants an opportunity to connect, share, and learn from others at the global, regional and local level. Facilitated programme that activates and supports cohort of companies to make progress on specific goal over a specific time frame at the local levels Policy advocacy activities to connect relevant stakeholders and shape policy positions Future oriented programme & thematic incubation. Output-oriented projects focused on content development for programmatic engagement and dissemination. Defines UNGC positioning, thought leadership and ambition on specific issues. Across all delivery mechanisms, relevant resources will be developed or leveraged to equip companies with the tools and knowledge to implement business practices aligned with the Ten Principles and the SDGs within their own company Accelerators Think Labs UN Global Compact Academy Peer Learning Groups Policy Advocacy Events Timebound Call to Action campaigns for companies to support policy positions and ambitious action at the global and local levels Call to Action & Campaigns 13
COALITIONS MULTI-STAKEHOLDER COALITIONS TO DELIVER ON THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS Scaling adoption of water stewardship practice by companies in critical geographies and sectors A principles-based approach to sustainable ocean business Enabling companies to set science-based emissions reduction targets Scale SDG-linked corporate investment
1 Innovation and Leading-Edge Thinking 1. Benefit Accounting for Nature-Based Solutions in Watersheds - Benefit forecasting and valuation - Continued tool refinement - Stakeholder engagement 2. Water Resilience Assessment Framework - Guidance for corporate, public utilities, and basin authorities - Pilot test the WRAF 3. Support the Science Based Targets Network on SBTN for water 4. Driving understanding and alignment among water metrics (NPWI, SBTN, contextual water targets) 5. Corporate Water Resilience (through the WRC) - Water-resilience practices for value chains - Collective action impact measurement and allocation 6. Climate Resilient WASH (WASH4Work) Overview of Work Program Priorities in 2022
Overview of Work Program Priorities in 2022 2 Scaling Leading Practice and Drive Basin Resilience 1) Recruitment and help improve implementation of water stewardship New geographies and sectors Business mentoring Create a pathway for engagement 2) Promote and support implementation of new guidance and tools Identify practical tools used by endorsers to help operationalize Hold more member knowledge sharing sessions and blog pieces Facilitate uptake of topical stewardship work (contextual water targets) Expand the scope of Water Action Hub to help companies benchmark their water and climate performance against industry peers 3) Scaling Responsible Practice through Coalitions Develop mechanisms to assist and track WRC companies in NPWI implementation Implementation of the Water Resilience Coalitions 2030 Roadmap Support implementation of WASH resilience (through WASH4Work) 4) Scale basin collective Action California Water Action Collaborative (South Coast Working Group) Advance collective action in key basins through the Water Resilience Coalition Collective Action in Mexico, South Africa, India, Brazil, United States (12 multi-stakeholder collaborations) Strengthen core functionality of the Water Action Hub to facilitate scaling collective-action by streamlining existing tools to better facilitate matchmaking and support decision-making for on-the-ground action 5) Tool Development: Knowledge Sharing Platform and Resource Libraries
3 Raise the Profile of Water and Shape Enabling Environment 1. Dedicate more time for advocacy on water 1. Identification of key high-level international events for advocacy (leading up to UN Water Conference in 2023) 2. Utilize the Water Resilience Coalition for CEO Advocacy 3. Industry events 4. Input from full membership on industry standards 2. Increase external exposure 1. Outreach to strategic media channels and influential opinion leaders 2. Strengthen digital presence 3. Potential campaigns on water 3. Explore opportunities for public-private sector alignment on water 1. launch of the Water Stewardship Acceleration Forum co-led with GIZ and AWS 4. COP Water Updates 1. To review current COP-Water guidance and to explore avenues to align with new UNGC COP process Overview of Work Program Priorities in 2022
Questions and Discussion
Mandate Governance
Mandate Governance High-level Strategic Oversight WRC Members* Mandate Endorsers WRC WGs WRC Leadership CEO Circle Mandate Advisory Group Mandate Steering Committee Shorter-term Planning and Implementation CEO Water Mandate Secretariat Coordination and Technical Support * Mandate endorsement is a prerequisite to WRC membership Ambitious, time-bound targets Global advocacy Collective action Continuous improvement Peer learning Capacity building Level of commitment
Mandate Governance Updates Steering Committee seats will be allocated to ensure representation from both WRC and non-WRC members 5 seats will be allocated to WRC members and 5 to non-WRC Mandate members
Member Engagement Opportunities
Strategy Asks all Mandate Endorsers to Engage Innovation and Leading-Edge Thinking Scaling Responsible Practice & Drive Basin Resilience Raise Profile of Water and Shape the Enabling Environment Provide input into a thought leadership product Commit to pilot-testing Help develop business case for water Support recruitment of new members Mentoring Provide input to Mandate review of one external standard or policy in development Speak at a meeting on thought leadership Write a blog on thought leadership Share 1-3 tools company uses to operationalize water stewardship Share lessons learned through blog/webinar Through WRC, utilize CEO or c-suite to elevate importance of water Share resources/projects in online libraries and tools Maintain an active profile on the Water Action Hub Engagement in on-the-ground efforts Use company voice to advocate for water at appropriate fora
Endorser Wide Meetings Provides updates and upcoming opportunities 3-4/year Project Level Providing input Piloting projects Peer Learning Webinars nature- based solutions, resilience assessment Blogs Share company tools/practices Events Stockholm World Water Week UN Global Compact events Others How to Engage Survey to follow the meeting
Covering best practices, WASH Resilience, and 2022 agenda of the initiative, WASH4Work's Full Partners Meeting brings together Mandate Endorsers and WASH Pledge Signatories. The 2-hours event will be hosted in duplicate sessions on the 29th and 30th of November to accommodate global time zones. 29th of Nov (Monday): 3pm 5pm UK time (Americas, Europe & Africa time zones). Register here. 30th of Nov (Tuesday): 10am 12pm UK time (India & Asia time zones). Register here. Agenda Welcome, Introductions & Meeting Objectives Lessons Learned from 2020 2021 Introduction of the Workplan 2022 Discussion around WASH Resilience Summary of Discussions & Next Steps Upcoming Peer Learning Opportunities: WASH4Work Partners Meeting
- Reconstituted Mandate Steering Committee for 2022 onwards - Please nominate or self-nominate yourselves for 1 or 2 year terms Selection of members of the Steering Committee will be guided by the following criteria: Industry/sector diversity vis--vis the SC; Demonstrated strong commitment and engagement in the Mandate; Perceived ability to bring fresh and new perspectives Time commitment: Members meet 3-4 times a year for 60-90 minutes calls Responsible for financial, administrative, and strategic direction of the CEO Water Mandate Please send your nominations to Mai-Lan (ha@unglobalcompact.org by November 15, 2021 Steering Committee Nominations
Road to COP 26
COP26 Upcoming Events TUESDAY NOV 2 Launch of the Water Stewardship Acceleration Forum (WaSA) 16:00-17:00 GMT THURSDAY NOV 4 A Call to Action: Building Water and Climate Resilience through NBS 17:30-19:00 GMT SATURDAY NOV 6 Partnerships & Finance: Climate Resilient WASH 13:20-15:20 GMT MONDAY NOV 8 Resilient Together: Water and Climate Adaptation Collective Action from the Private Sector 13:00-14:00 GMT MONDAY NOV 8 Preventing Shocks and Stresses from becoming Crises: The WRAF 17:30-18:30 GMT WEDNESDAY NOV 10 Resilient Together Retransmission @ UNGC Business Ambition for Climate Action 16:30 17:15 GMT THURSDAY NOV 11 WRC CEO Circle Meeting and Press Conference 15:00 16:15 GMT Add these events to your calendar here!
Background: Fair Water Footprints : - Zero pollution - Sustainable and equitable withdrawal and water use - Full access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene for workers - Working with and protecting nature - Planning for droughts and floods. - Current support: UK, Switzerland, Netherlands, Finland, Austria, Malawi, African Civil Society Network for Water and Sanitation, CDP, Water Witness, International Institute for Environment and Development, and Chatham House Road to COP 26
Background: - Commitments encompass general areas made by all - Constituency level commitments (government, business, civil society, partner organizations and other) Requirements: - Action plan, KPIs, mutual accountability, and yearly meeting to report on progress Next Steps: - Mandate will circulate document for member input - Please send input back by EOD November 3rd, 2021 (if possible) - Announcement to be made at COP on Nov 5 Road to COP 26
Questions and Discussion
Financial Model
Financial Contribution 1) All Mandate endorsers will be expected to make a meaningful contribution 2) Amount suggested based on revenue (general contribution) Expected Annual Contribution Company revenue tiers by annual gross sales/revenue > USD 5 billion USD 20,000 USD 1 5 billion USD 15,000 USD 500 million 1 billion USD 10,000 USD 250 - 500 million USD 7,500 USD 50 250 million USD 5,000 USD 25 50 million USD 2,500 < USD 25 million USD 1,250 3) Discussion if we need to have that contribution earmarked; opportunity for project or event sponsorship 4) WRC members are encouraged to support non-WRC aspects of the Mandate, but are not required to 5) Not compulsory
Questions?
Thank you! Pacific Institute / CEO Water Mandate Email address/ @TwitterHandle

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  • 2. WELCOME 5 MINUTES OVERVIEW OF MANDATE PRIORITIES IN 2021 AND FINANCES 15 MINUTES UPDATE ON WORKSTREAMS AND PLANS FOR 2022 35 MINUTES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT GOVERNANCE AND HOW TO ENGAGE 30 MINUTES AGENDA
  • 3. New CEO Water Mandate Endorsers * * * Soon to announce
  • 4. 3 2 1 Innovation and Leading Edge-Thinking Scaling Responsible Practice & Drive Basin Resilience Raise the Profile of Water & Shape the Enabling Environment Communications and Outreach CEO Water Mandate 2021-2023 Strategy 2021-2023 Focus: Scaling the adoption of water stewardship practice by companies in critical geographies and industry sectors
  • 5. 3 2 1 Innovation and Leading-Edge Thinking Scaling Leading Practice and Drive Basin Resilience Raise the Profile of Water and Shape Enabling Environment Advance Concept of Net Positive Water Impact Multiple Benefits of Nature Based Solutions Water Resilience Assessment Framework Science Based Targets Network Thought leadership events at Stockholm World Water Week Recruitment of new members for both the Mandate and Water Resilience Coalition from key geographies and industry sectors Promote support and implementation of new guidance (peer learning webinars, socializing member tools, WASH4Work implementation) Support for the California Water Action Collaborative Facilitate multi-stakeholder collaborations in basins Water Action Hub development and build out Establish and activate CEO Circle of the Water Resilience Coalition Engagement in key international events (UNGC Leaders Summit, General Assembly, and COP 26) Engage in industry sector events and provide input into an external standard Work with WRI on public water management database Overview of Work Program Priorities in 2021
  • 6. Snapshot of Achievements in 2021 Innovation and Leading-Edge Thinking Scaling and Driving Basin Resilience Water Resilience Coalition 11 multi- stakeholder collaborations Raising the Profile Water Resilience Coalition 2030 Ambitions: 100 basins, 3 billion people, 100 million WASH
  • 7. 3 2 1 OFF-TRACK (70% of target) Partially Met (70% of target) ON-TRACK (95% of target) Strategic priorities Workstreams & targets by Year End 2021 Progress Innovation and Leading-Edge Thinking Peer Learning opportunities 15 companies sharing knowledge and leading practice Innovative initiatives and programs delivered 2 initiatives Scale Responsible Practice and Drive Basin Resilience Growth in membership and level of member engagement 50 new endorsing companies and improved level of engagement Uptake and implementation of new/existing products 12 companies set/commit to setting contextual water targets Implementation of collaboration 2 collaborations Raise the Profile of Water and Shape the Enabling Environment Active representation of business voice for water 1 external standard or policy influenced Engagement in public policy 2 international, regional, or national water related public policy forum presented at Progress
  • 8. ACTIVITIES 2021 ESTIMATED EXPENSE (USD$) Mandate Secretariat Support Functions Strategic Planning and Partnerships $ 230,000 Technology and Communications Project and Working Group Facilitation Governance and Accountability Strategic Pillars Innovation and Leading-Edge Thinking $ 521,435 Scaling Responsible Practice and Basin Resilience $ 1,254,500 Raise the Profile of Water and Enabling Environment $ 235,670 TOTAL $ 2,232,605 * Includes events and travel related to furthering work OVERVIEW OF MANDATE FUNDING SOURCES Contributions from Companies $ 1,950,000 External Support from Partners for WASH4Work $ 4500 SIDA $ 245,435 Ramsar $ 24,000 Science Based Targets Network $ 42,000 WRI Public Water Management Database $ 25,670 TOTAL $ 2,291,605 Overview of Finances
  • 11. DRIVE IMPACT ON SPECIFIC GOALS High expectations of business to address and solve todays challenges has never been more apparent. Edelman Trust Barometer 2021 7 CHALLENGES WHERE BUSINESS CAN DRIVE MEASURABLE IMPACT Climate Change Human Rights Labour and Decent Work Gender Equality Transformational Governance Anti-Corruption SDG Integration We are on track for a temperature rise of over 3属C. This would bring mass extinctions & large parts of the planet would be uninhabitable. 92% of the SDG targets are linked to international human rights treaties yet less than 20% of companies are taking steps to sufficiently address their adverse human rights impacts. Almost 1 in 10 children subject to child labor ((160 million, first increase in two decades) At current rate of progress, it will take 268 years to close the economic gender gap. 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals an epidemic of misinformation and widespread mistrust of societal institutions and leaders around the world. Corruption, bribery, theft and tax evasion cost approximately $1.26 trillion for developing countries per year. Social Progress Index estimates we are 62 years behind schedule. Companies that have set 1.5属C aligned and/or net-zero targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Increase in the number of companies with ongoing human rights due diligence processes in place. Companies with targets and corresponding policies and programmes to increase womens representation and leadership Companies taking action to advance SDG 16 internal and external to their organization at the global and local levels Companies with implemented anti-corruption compliance programmes All UN Global Compact companies are making demonstrable contribution to the SDGs. Companies implementing UN Global Compact labour principles within all aspects of business operations to provide and promote decent work for all workers across the their supply chains IMPACT GOALS CHALLENGE
  • 12. ALL COMPANIES WHATEVER SIZE, SECTOR OR GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION CAN CONTRIBUTE. WHEREVER YOU ARE ON YOUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY YOU WILL FIND RELEVANT RESOURCES TO HELP YOU PROGRESS CONNECT Connect with industry, experts peers and with the UN at the global and national level LEARN Gain the knowledge and skills to make progress and deliver impact. LEAD Show bold leadership and inspire others. Leverage your position and advocate for major impact COMMUNICATE Build trust and credibility by communicating measurable progress towards your sustainability goals and targets
  • 13. Tools & Resources UN GLOBAL COMPACT OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMME DELIVERY CHANNELS 14 Connecting participants and stakeholders across programmes and ecosystems Trainings and master classes (premium content) on fundamental and advanced business practices at the global, regional and local levels Facilitated learning communities that provide participants an opportunity to connect, share, and learn from others at the global, regional and local level. Facilitated programme that activates and supports cohort of companies to make progress on specific goal over a specific time frame at the local levels Policy advocacy activities to connect relevant stakeholders and shape policy positions Future oriented programme & thematic incubation. Output-oriented projects focused on content development for programmatic engagement and dissemination. Defines UNGC positioning, thought leadership and ambition on specific issues. Across all delivery mechanisms, relevant resources will be developed or leveraged to equip companies with the tools and knowledge to implement business practices aligned with the Ten Principles and the SDGs within their own company Accelerators Think Labs UN Global Compact Academy Peer Learning Groups Policy Advocacy Events Timebound Call to Action campaigns for companies to support policy positions and ambitious action at the global and local levels Call to Action & Campaigns 13
  • 14. COALITIONS MULTI-STAKEHOLDER COALITIONS TO DELIVER ON THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS Scaling adoption of water stewardship practice by companies in critical geographies and sectors A principles-based approach to sustainable ocean business Enabling companies to set science-based emissions reduction targets Scale SDG-linked corporate investment
  • 15. 1 Innovation and Leading-Edge Thinking 1. Benefit Accounting for Nature-Based Solutions in Watersheds - Benefit forecasting and valuation - Continued tool refinement - Stakeholder engagement 2. Water Resilience Assessment Framework - Guidance for corporate, public utilities, and basin authorities - Pilot test the WRAF 3. Support the Science Based Targets Network on SBTN for water 4. Driving understanding and alignment among water metrics (NPWI, SBTN, contextual water targets) 5. Corporate Water Resilience (through the WRC) - Water-resilience practices for value chains - Collective action impact measurement and allocation 6. Climate Resilient WASH (WASH4Work) Overview of Work Program Priorities in 2022
  • 16. Overview of Work Program Priorities in 2022 2 Scaling Leading Practice and Drive Basin Resilience 1) Recruitment and help improve implementation of water stewardship New geographies and sectors Business mentoring Create a pathway for engagement 2) Promote and support implementation of new guidance and tools Identify practical tools used by endorsers to help operationalize Hold more member knowledge sharing sessions and blog pieces Facilitate uptake of topical stewardship work (contextual water targets) Expand the scope of Water Action Hub to help companies benchmark their water and climate performance against industry peers 3) Scaling Responsible Practice through Coalitions Develop mechanisms to assist and track WRC companies in NPWI implementation Implementation of the Water Resilience Coalitions 2030 Roadmap Support implementation of WASH resilience (through WASH4Work) 4) Scale basin collective Action California Water Action Collaborative (South Coast Working Group) Advance collective action in key basins through the Water Resilience Coalition Collective Action in Mexico, South Africa, India, Brazil, United States (12 multi-stakeholder collaborations) Strengthen core functionality of the Water Action Hub to facilitate scaling collective-action by streamlining existing tools to better facilitate matchmaking and support decision-making for on-the-ground action 5) Tool Development: Knowledge Sharing Platform and Resource Libraries
  • 17. 3 Raise the Profile of Water and Shape Enabling Environment 1. Dedicate more time for advocacy on water 1. Identification of key high-level international events for advocacy (leading up to UN Water Conference in 2023) 2. Utilize the Water Resilience Coalition for CEO Advocacy 3. Industry events 4. Input from full membership on industry standards 2. Increase external exposure 1. Outreach to strategic media channels and influential opinion leaders 2. Strengthen digital presence 3. Potential campaigns on water 3. Explore opportunities for public-private sector alignment on water 1. launch of the Water Stewardship Acceleration Forum co-led with GIZ and AWS 4. COP Water Updates 1. To review current COP-Water guidance and to explore avenues to align with new UNGC COP process Overview of Work Program Priorities in 2022
  • 20. Mandate Governance High-level Strategic Oversight WRC Members* Mandate Endorsers WRC WGs WRC Leadership CEO Circle Mandate Advisory Group Mandate Steering Committee Shorter-term Planning and Implementation CEO Water Mandate Secretariat Coordination and Technical Support * Mandate endorsement is a prerequisite to WRC membership Ambitious, time-bound targets Global advocacy Collective action Continuous improvement Peer learning Capacity building Level of commitment
  • 21. Mandate Governance Updates Steering Committee seats will be allocated to ensure representation from both WRC and non-WRC members 5 seats will be allocated to WRC members and 5 to non-WRC Mandate members
  • 23. Strategy Asks all Mandate Endorsers to Engage Innovation and Leading-Edge Thinking Scaling Responsible Practice & Drive Basin Resilience Raise Profile of Water and Shape the Enabling Environment Provide input into a thought leadership product Commit to pilot-testing Help develop business case for water Support recruitment of new members Mentoring Provide input to Mandate review of one external standard or policy in development Speak at a meeting on thought leadership Write a blog on thought leadership Share 1-3 tools company uses to operationalize water stewardship Share lessons learned through blog/webinar Through WRC, utilize CEO or c-suite to elevate importance of water Share resources/projects in online libraries and tools Maintain an active profile on the Water Action Hub Engagement in on-the-ground efforts Use company voice to advocate for water at appropriate fora
  • 24. Endorser Wide Meetings Provides updates and upcoming opportunities 3-4/year Project Level Providing input Piloting projects Peer Learning Webinars nature- based solutions, resilience assessment Blogs Share company tools/practices Events Stockholm World Water Week UN Global Compact events Others How to Engage Survey to follow the meeting
  • 25. Covering best practices, WASH Resilience, and 2022 agenda of the initiative, WASH4Work's Full Partners Meeting brings together Mandate Endorsers and WASH Pledge Signatories. The 2-hours event will be hosted in duplicate sessions on the 29th and 30th of November to accommodate global time zones. 29th of Nov (Monday): 3pm 5pm UK time (Americas, Europe & Africa time zones). Register here. 30th of Nov (Tuesday): 10am 12pm UK time (India & Asia time zones). Register here. Agenda Welcome, Introductions & Meeting Objectives Lessons Learned from 2020 2021 Introduction of the Workplan 2022 Discussion around WASH Resilience Summary of Discussions & Next Steps Upcoming Peer Learning Opportunities: WASH4Work Partners Meeting
  • 26. - Reconstituted Mandate Steering Committee for 2022 onwards - Please nominate or self-nominate yourselves for 1 or 2 year terms Selection of members of the Steering Committee will be guided by the following criteria: Industry/sector diversity vis--vis the SC; Demonstrated strong commitment and engagement in the Mandate; Perceived ability to bring fresh and new perspectives Time commitment: Members meet 3-4 times a year for 60-90 minutes calls Responsible for financial, administrative, and strategic direction of the CEO Water Mandate Please send your nominations to Mai-Lan (ha@unglobalcompact.org by November 15, 2021 Steering Committee Nominations
  • 28. COP26 Upcoming Events TUESDAY NOV 2 Launch of the Water Stewardship Acceleration Forum (WaSA) 16:00-17:00 GMT THURSDAY NOV 4 A Call to Action: Building Water and Climate Resilience through NBS 17:30-19:00 GMT SATURDAY NOV 6 Partnerships & Finance: Climate Resilient WASH 13:20-15:20 GMT MONDAY NOV 8 Resilient Together: Water and Climate Adaptation Collective Action from the Private Sector 13:00-14:00 GMT MONDAY NOV 8 Preventing Shocks and Stresses from becoming Crises: The WRAF 17:30-18:30 GMT WEDNESDAY NOV 10 Resilient Together Retransmission @ UNGC Business Ambition for Climate Action 16:30 17:15 GMT THURSDAY NOV 11 WRC CEO Circle Meeting and Press Conference 15:00 16:15 GMT Add these events to your calendar here!
  • 29. Background: Fair Water Footprints : - Zero pollution - Sustainable and equitable withdrawal and water use - Full access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene for workers - Working with and protecting nature - Planning for droughts and floods. - Current support: UK, Switzerland, Netherlands, Finland, Austria, Malawi, African Civil Society Network for Water and Sanitation, CDP, Water Witness, International Institute for Environment and Development, and Chatham House Road to COP 26
  • 30. Background: - Commitments encompass general areas made by all - Constituency level commitments (government, business, civil society, partner organizations and other) Requirements: - Action plan, KPIs, mutual accountability, and yearly meeting to report on progress Next Steps: - Mandate will circulate document for member input - Please send input back by EOD November 3rd, 2021 (if possible) - Announcement to be made at COP on Nov 5 Road to COP 26
  • 33. Financial Contribution 1) All Mandate endorsers will be expected to make a meaningful contribution 2) Amount suggested based on revenue (general contribution) Expected Annual Contribution Company revenue tiers by annual gross sales/revenue > USD 5 billion USD 20,000 USD 1 5 billion USD 15,000 USD 500 million 1 billion USD 10,000 USD 250 - 500 million USD 7,500 USD 50 250 million USD 5,000 USD 25 50 million USD 2,500 < USD 25 million USD 1,250 3) Discussion if we need to have that contribution earmarked; opportunity for project or event sponsorship 4) WRC members are encouraged to support non-WRC aspects of the Mandate, but are not required to 5) Not compulsory
  • 35. Thank you! Pacific Institute / CEO Water Mandate Email address/ @TwitterHandle