Percentage of total emissions of pollutants to water occurring in areas at water risk and/or of high-water stress
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.
: Pollutants released to environment
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.
ESRS E2-4 AR 23c
GBF Target 7
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 emissions of [pollutant type] to water in areas of water risk and high water stress by [target percentage]% by [target year], compared with a baseline of [baseline percentage]% in [baseline year].
Target source: WBCSD target template
Sector
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Each metric applies to one sector.
Built Environment
Value chain stage
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Each metric applies to one or more stages of the value chain aligned with the associated actions.
ManufacturingUseEnd of Life
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:Low
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
Minimize the release of untreated blackwater, greywater and bilge from shipping
Optimize waste segregation processes to facilitate upcycling, reuse or sale of byproducts of wastestreams
Prevent pollution or contamination of water bodies
Ensure safe landfill disposal sites (e.g., regulation, planning and management)