Total volume or percentage of water (total, freshwater or other) reduced, reused or recycled | WBCSD

Total volume or percentage of water (total, freshwater or other) reduced, reused or recycled

Unit

: Cubic meters (m³), Percentage (%)

Indicator

: Wastewater treated, reused/recycled, avoided, water replenishment and sustainable water use

Metric type

: Response

Framework alignment notes

GBF Target 2, Target 3, Target 7, Target 16

TNFD A3.2 Total volume (m³) or percentage of water (total, freshwater or other) reduced, reused or recycled

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 increase its water recycling capacity so that [target amount in ML/year] are recycled by [target year]

Target source: WBCSD target template

Sector

Energy

Value chain stage

Raw Materials Manufacturing

Metric assessment

Relevance: High

Feasibility: Low

Related actions

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

Reduce water consumption by maximizing the recovery of process water and by using alternative water resources

Design and implement water demand management plans

Develop and implement sourcing guidelines that prioritize sustainable commodities and suppliers committed to sustainable practices