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.
Forest, Pulp and Paper
C2.1 Temperature of water discharged
Water
9.2 Water discharge quality data – temperature
Target example
[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.