Northwest Coalition for Responsible Investment
Energy and Environment
Energy Industry
We dialogue with companies about the environmental and social risks associated with their products and operations and press them to be responsible in fuel exploration and production.
Hydraulic Fracturing Resolution with Chevron
Oil Sands Resolution with ExxonMobil
Water
Industry accounts for 22% of the world’s water use which continues to grow rapidly as does industrial pollution of waterways with mountaintop removal in coal mining; hydraulic fracturing with toxic chemicals; and with runoff from large scale meat processing farms.
In a world where 1.1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, we call on companies to adopt and implement a comprehensive human right to water policy:
- Measure company’s water footprint in its supply chain and operations
- Set goals for water efficiency
- Report on how it is managing the water risks for its business and local communities
Human Right to Water
On July 26, 2010 the UN General Assembly declared “the right to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right that is essential for the full enjoyment of life and all human rights."
Woman Gathering Water in Tanzania, by Marco Betti
Seattle, WA 98115