Bluewater withdrawals (split by level of water stress)
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Cubic meters (m³)
Indicator
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Indicators were developed by WBCSD. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Water consumption and withdrawal
Metric type
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The category of nature-related metrics. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Pressure
Framework alignment notes
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The details of a metric’s alignment to each framework, including where the same or similar metric can be found within the listed framework.
AWS 1.4
ESRS E3-4
GRI 303-3
SASB FB-AG-430a.1
TNFD C3.0
Target example
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An example target and the target source are presented to illustrate how a target could be set for this metric. Learn more on the Methodology page.
[Company name] will reduce its bluewater withdrawal in the [target area] basin to [target amount, absolute m3, or percentage/time period, e.g. month, year] by [target year]
Target source: Adapted from SBTN Freshwater Target
Sector
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Each metric applies to one sector.
Agri-food
Value chain stage
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Each metric applies to one or more stages of the value chain aligned with the associated actions.
Raw Materials
Metric assessment
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The relevance and feasibility scores were determined by WBCSD member companies. Learn more on the Methodology page.
Relevance:High
Feasibility:High
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
Support and incentivize regenerative agriculture and sustainable intensification outcomes at sourcing locations (supply chain)
Reduce upstream water use by engaging with suppliers and encouraging the adoption of more water-efficient processes, particularly in water-stressed areas
Incentivize the reduction of GHG emissions from the operations and land use activities at sourcing locations
Prevent pollution and contamination from operations and land use activities