We are a global network of people who believe that
we must act now to address the World Water Crisis: (FreshWaterAlert);
We design, we manufacture, we promote, and we buy
water-efficient consumer products and services (InnovateBlue);
We help create new companies, new
jobs, and generate revenue through 'Blue' innovation;
We deliver new-tech solutions and effective water management plans to small or large size companies, including multinational companies committed to
water sustainability;
We tell our friends and
co-workers to join our fast growing global network of individuals, companies and organizations;
We inform our elected officials, policy makers and
local media about our water efficiency initiatives and program;
We believe that no individual will stop water crisis, but by working together, we can make it a priority for the companies and communities
we work, live and play in.
Goals
Our goals are to use water resources
more efficiently to preserve freshwater for future generations, while reducing water waste, and supporting local water projects to help people in need for safe and clean drinking water.
Through our PPP's, we provide
reliable information on high-performing, water-efficient products and
practices, raise awareness about the importance of water efficiency, identify water-efficient
products, provide solutions to improve manufacturing performance, help
consumers and professionals differentiate among products and programs that use
less water, promote innovation in product development, and support local, state
and country water PPP efforts.
Partnership Pledge
As an H2oInstitute partner,
______________________________________________________________________________ (name of
organization),
shares H2oInstitute goals as outlined above and is proud to
commit to the following activities to further these goals:
1. Promote the value of water efficiency, and encourage the effective manufacturing practices and purchase of water efficient products, as an easy
and desirable option to reduce water use both in internal operations and for water
users in our purview, such as customers, residents, businesses, and institutions. We will also
promote services performed by H2oInstitute professionals. Complete the promotional plan checklist to identify your
anticipated activities.
2. As appropriate, encourage eligible constituents, members,
or affiliates to participate in the H2oInstitute initiatives such as InnovateBlue
competition, and partnership programs.
3. Where feasible, sponsor incentive programs or other
public events to promote H2oInstitute partner initiatives, products, services and the
benefits of water efficiency.
4. For the public and the private sector: On an annual
basis, provide data to H2oInstitute on promotional activities, incentive
programs, and water use to assist in determining the impact of the program in
promoting water efficient products, services, practices and methods.
5. For applicable trade associations: Provide aggregate data
to H2oInstitute on your market share of your water efficient
products, programs and services in relevant industry. Compile data submitted by
members who are also H2oInstitute partners into a summary report to assist
H2oInstitute in evaluating market trends and the success of the H2oInstitute partnership
program, without disclosing any proprietary information from other partners.
6. Feature InnovateBlue link on your Web
site and in other promotional materials.
7. Adhere to promotional, partner, and program guidelines and ensure that authorized representatives, such
as advertising agencies, distributors, and subcontractors, also comply. Help
H2oInstitute maintain program integrity by alerting possible
misuse(s) of the H2oInstitute program.
8. Grant the H2oInstitute permission to include your name on a list of participating partners on the H2oInsitute Web site, program
materials, and announcements. Partners understand that from time to time,
H2oInstitute will be interested in profiling partner accomplishments in case
studies and articles. If selected for such promotion, partners will have the
opportunity to provide input and review the final product prior to release to
the public in H2oInstitute printed or Web documents. Further, the partner
understands that H2oInstitute might refer media contacts interested in
publicizing water efficiency to partners for information about products and
accomplishments.
H2oInstitute's Commitments to Partners
1. Develop national and global specifications for
water-efficient products and programs through an open, independent and public process;
2. Increase awareness of water initiatives by
distributing key messages on the benefits of water efficient products and programs, and
the importance of water efficiency;
3. Provide current program news, information,
and reference documents via the program Web site, e-mail, or other means,
including a listing of partner products, services, and programs;
4. Provide our partners with public recognition for
their involvement in the program and role in protecting the environment through
online listing of partners, special awards, publications, and other efforts;
5. Respond swiftly to partner requests for information or
clarification on H2oInstitute partner program policies;
6. Provide materials, templates, and marks for promotional
use, consistent with the H2oInstitute program guidelines;
7. Review pre-press promotional items, draft Web sites,
packaging, or other materials that use the H2oInstitute marks upon request.
General Terms and
Disclaimers
1. The partner will not construe, claim, or imply that its
participation in the H2oInstitute program constitutes H2oInstitute approval,
acceptance, or endorsement of anything other than the partner’s commitment to
the program.
2. The partner understands that the activities it undertakes
in connection with the program are voluntary and not intended to provide
services to the H2oInstitute or our partners. As such, the partner will not
submit a claim for compensation
to H2oInstitute or our partners.
3. The partner and the H2oInstitute program will assume
good faith as a general principle for resolving conflict and will seek to
resolve all matters informally, so as to preserve maximum public confidence in
the program.
4. Failure to comply with any of the terms of this
partnership agreement can result in its termination and cessation of access to
the benefits of the program, including use of the program marks.
5. The H2oInstitute program will actively pursue resolution
of noncompliance related to the use of the program marks.
6. Both parties concur that this agreement is wholly
voluntary and may be terminated by either party at any time, and for any
reason, with no penalty. Termination will begin effective immediately upon
written notice to or from the H2oInstitute. Upon termination of this
agreement, partners agree to remove program marks in a timely manner,
consistent with the H2oInstitute promotional, partner, and program guidelines.
To be completed by Authorized H2oInstitute Representative.
Printed name:
Title:
E-mail:
Signature:
Date:
To be completed by Authorized Partner Representative
