Percentage of the population in the basin with safely managed and climate-resilient access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene services
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Percentage (%)
Indicator
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Indicators were developed by WBCSD. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Wastewater treated, reused/recycled, avoided, water replenishment and sustainable water use
Metric type
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The category of nature-related metrics. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Response
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.
Mandatory SASB (Forestry management) RR-FM-210a.2. Description of engagement processes and due diligence practices
with respect to human rights, indigenous rights, and the local community. Note 4.2 and 4.3
AWS 1.5.7 Mandatory
All others: Voluntary (advanced indicator) AWS 3.9.10 Best practise achievement: Implementation status of WASH ((water, sanitation, and hygiene) targets,
AWS 3.9.8 implementation status of water quality. Qualiative description and % compliance
AWS 1.5.7 The adequacy of available WASH services within the catchment shall be identified
AWS 1.5.9 The adequacy of WASH provision within the catchments of origin of primary inputs shall be identified
Voluntary P3. Population in the basin with safely managed and climate-resilient access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene services: Percentage of the population in the basin with safely managed and climate-resilient access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene services
UN Convention to Combat Desertification 2017, Progress indicators, Strategic objective 2 and 3, Expected indicator 2-1 "Food security and adequate access to water for people in affected areas is improved" and 3-2 "Communities’ resilience to drought is increased"
LUFIH indicator [Secondary] Number of participants benefitting from increased access to essential services, [Core] Number of people whose resilience has been improved as a result of project activities
Target example
[Company name] will ensure that [target percentage]% of the population within [basin] have access to safely managed and climate resilient drinking water, sanitation and hygiene by [target year].
Target Source: WBCSD target template
Metric assessment
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The relevance and feasibility scores were determined by WBCSD member companies. Learn more on the Methodology page.
Relevance:Medium
Feasibility:Low
Additional Metric Notes
ACT-D stage:
Transform
Maturity stage:
Advancing
Metric Contribution to Action:
Monitoring this metric helps guide policies that improve community water security and public health within key water basins.
Observations/Sucesses/Challenges:
> What exactly qualifies as "climate-resilient" WASH services? Does it include backup water supplies, drought-resistant infrastructure, or flood protection?
> Reliable data on population-wide WASH access may not exist in all regions, making it hard to benchmark progress.
> Potential for greenwashing, e.g., A company may report improvements in this metric without having directly contributed to them.
Related actions
Develop policies and practices for water stewardship