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Trinitan Green Energy Metals (TGEM) utilizes patented Step Temperature Acid Leach (STAL) technology to refine high-purity Class I nickel from laterite ores in Indonesia. Unlike High-Pressure Acid Leach (HPAL), STAL operates at atmospheric pressure and is designed for small to medium-scale mines, offering a lower carbon and water footprint. TGEM is developing two closed-loop ecosystems—STAL One Ecopark in Bogor and IGNITE in Southwest Papua—to integrate waste management and resource sharing, aiming for net-zero emissions and compliance with international sustainability regulations, such as those in the European Union.

The document details a methodology for assessing 'embedded' water risk in global trade by combining the IOTA hybrid MRIO model with water stress data from the World Resources Institute's Aqueduct database. It explains how production of agricultural commodities is linked to final consumers and how country-level water risk is calculated using two distinct indicators: aggregate national water stress and the proportion of land area under stress. The methodology is illustrated through examples of maize and rice consumption, showing that regions like south and central Asia face high consumption-based water risk. Future improvements aim to increase spatial resolution to the sub-country level and expand the range of risk indicators to include groundwater scarcity and flood likelihood.

The toolkit outlines strategies for institutions to shift toward sustainable and equitable food procurement, using the Good Food Purchasing Program as a model. It emphasizes the importance of diverse coalitions, the use of food hubs to connect small farms with large purchasers, and the potential for cost-neutral implementation through operational changes. The document provides detailed frameworks for collecting baseline and annual data from vendors and institutions to measure impacts on local economies, sustainable farming practices, and nutritional quality.

The document argues that seaweed (macroalgae) is a promising nutritional supplement for pigs, offering significant health benefits for weaning piglets, sows, and boars. It highlights seaweed's ability to regulate gut microbiota, reduce pathogenic bacteria, and improve growth performance. Additionally, the text positions seaweed as a more sustainable alternative to traditional feed crops like corn and soybean meal because its cultivation does not require fresh water, arable land, pesticides, or external fertilizers.

The document highlights that less than 1% of the world's water is drinkable and accessible, with one in three people currently lacking safe drinking water. It emphasizes the role of agriculture in consuming 70% of global freshwater and provides actionable advice for home and office water conservation, such as installing high-efficiency fixtures and planting native vegetation. The guide also introduces WWF's corporate water stewardship program, which helps businesses assess water risk and implement sustainable practices in key river basins worldwide.

The document highlights that less than 1% of the world's water is fresh and accessible, with projections that two-thirds of the population may face water shortages by 2025. It encourages readers to identify their local watersheds and manage their water footprints through home and office behavioral changes, such as using high-efficiency fixtures and planting native vegetation. Additionally, it outlines WWF's holistic approach to river health through partnerships with governments and businesses to implement corporate water stewardship and responsible infrastructure in key river basins worldwide.

The Global Farm Loss Tool (GFLT) is a measurement framework designed for growers of specialty crops to quantify food that reaches maturity but does not enter the human consumption supply chain. The guidance outlines methodologies for in-field sampling and direct weighing, as well as tracking losses in subsequent on-farm stages such as packinghouses, processing facilities, and storage. By categorizing losses as marketable, edible but not marketable, or spoiled, the tool helps growers and buyers identify operational efficiencies and secondary market opportunities. Additionally, the GFLT integrates calculations to estimate the associated greenhouse gas emissions and water use impacts of these losses, allowing users to track intensity reductions following interventions.