Percentage of water accounting data verified by third parties

Unit

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: Percentage (%)

Indicator

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: Compliance with regulations and standards

Metric type

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: Response

Framework alignment notes

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CDP Water Security W5.1a For the facilities references in W5.1, what proportion of water accounting data has been third party verified?

Target example
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[Company name] will ensure that [target percentage]% of its water accounting data is verified by a third party by [target year].

Target source: WBCSD target template

Metric assessment

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Relevance: Medium

Feasibility: High

Additional Metric Notes
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ACT-D stage
Disclose

Maturity stage
Advancing

Metric Contribution to Action
Independent verification of water data ensures transparency, accuracy, and accountability in water stewardship reporting.

Observations, Successes and Challenges

  • Verification process can be costly
  • Varied standards for verification

Related actions

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Develop policies and practices for water stewardship

Develop policies and practices for water stewardship

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