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This publication draws lessons learned about partnerships involving business, government and civil society. The Knowledge Resource Group draws from the Business Partners for Development Cluster experience, as well as the existing base of knowledge on partnership building, in developing tools and programs that can hasten the learning process and can increase the sustainability of the partnerships.

The International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA) was established in 1974 following the establishment of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). IPIECA provides one of the industry's principal channels of communication with the United Nations.

Part One of this report traces the emergence of such partnerships, explores the benefits and risks to companies, provides insights into the motivations for NGOs to partner, and describes lessons learned from ongoing engagements. Part Two outlines practical steps and key considerations to help companies identify relevant NGOs, assess and select among potential NGO partners, and implement in effective project involving NGOs.    

This manual describes typical ‘best practices’ and strategies used in petroleum refineries to manage water, including ways to reduce water usage. Improved water management in a petroleum refinery can potentially reduce the volume and cost of raw water used in refinery operations. Furthermore, improved water management may result in reductions in wastewater flow or contaminant load or both. Lower flow and contaminant load may result in lower wastewater treatment operating and maintenance costs. Optimized water management may also reduce the mass of contaminants in the treated effluent, thus improving the quality of a wastewater discharge and ultimately the environmental impact of a refinery’s discharge.