The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Degrees Celsius (°C), Description
Indicator
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Indicators were developed by WBCSD. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Wastewater discharged
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.
TNFD Forest, Pulp and Paper
C2.1 Temperature of water discharged
CDP Water
9.2 Water discharge quality data – temperature
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] commits to ensuring that all water discharges into water bodies do not exceed the average ambient temperature of the receiving water body by more than [target amount]°C, in accordance with local regulations and guidelines, at the point of discharge by [target year].
Target source: WBCSD target template
Additional target notes
The target timeline should be aligned with the legal frameworks or guidelines adopted by the company.
Sector
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Each metric applies to one sector.
Forest
Value chain stage
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Each metric applies to one or more stages of the value chain aligned with the associated actions.
Manufacturing
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:Medium
Additional information
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Sector-specific details for each metric that are used as additional filters on the main metric page.
Product Category
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Select one or more product categories relevant to your operations. The product category applies only to metrics for operations in the manufacturing stage of the forest value chain.
: Pulp and paper, Biomass energy, Innovative bio-based products, Textiles
Location
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Choose the location type for your operations. A larger number of metrics apply to rural locations, as these include forest management and certain manufacturing activities that are not relevant in urban settings.
: Rural, Urban
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
Prevent pollution or contamination of water bodies due to processing and manufacturing operations