Operational water reuse/recycle volumes for all sites situated in water-stressed areas (as an aggregated total)

Unit

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: Megaliters (Ml)

Indicator

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: Wastewater treated, reused/recycled, avoided, water replenishment and sustainable water use

Metric type

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: Response

Framework alignment notes

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ICMM Operational water reuse/recycle volumes for all sites situated in water stressed areas (as an aggregated total)

Target example
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[Company name] will increase water reuse and recycling by [target percentage]% for all sites situated in water stressed areas by [target year], compared with a baseline of [baseline percentage]% in [baseline year].

Target source: WBCSD target template

Metric assessment

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Relevance: Medium
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Feasibility: Medium
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Additional Metric Notes
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ACT-D stage
Assess

Maturity stage
Developing

Metric Contribution to Action
Tracking reuse in stressed areas quantifies water conservation efforts and reduces dependence on scarce resources.

Observations, Successes and Challenges

  • This metric doesn’t capture the overall effectiveness of water reuse strategies, such as water quality, cost-effectiveness, or long-term sustainability.

Related actions

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Reduce water use and wastage, particularly in water-stressed areas

Reduce water use and wastage, particularly in water-stressed areas

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