The proportion of sites located in a water stressed area

Unit

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: Number (#), Percentage (%)

Indicator

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: Business exposure to nature risks and opportunities

Metric type

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: Pressure

Framework alignment notes

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ICMM Table 1: The proportion of sites located in a water stressed area

Target example
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[Company name] will record the number of [target location(s)] in water stressed areas by [target year]. For all sites located in water stressed areas they will implement specific water conservation activities to limit contributions to water stress by [target year].

Target source: WBCSD target template

Metric assessment

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Relevance: High

Feasibility: High

Additional Metric Notes
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ACT-D stage
Assess

Maturity stage
Developing

Metric Contribution to Action
Identifying water-stressed sites focuses reduction efforts where they are most urgently needed.

Observations, Successes and Challenges

  • Provides an easily understandable metric for investors, regulators, and stakeholders.
  • The definition of "water stress" can vary depending on the region and local water availability, potentially affecting comparability across geographies.
  • Water stress can change over time due to climate, policy, or socio-economic shifts, so relying solely on this metric may not capture evolving risks.

Related actions

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Reduce water use and wastage, particularly in water-stressed areas

Reduce water use and wastage, particularly in water-stressed areas

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