Total volume or percentage of water (total, freshwater or other) reduced, reused or recycled
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Cubic meters (m³), Percentage (%)
Indicator
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Indicators were developed by WBCSD. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Wastewater treated, reused/recycled, avoided, water replenishment and sustainable water use
Metric type
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The category of nature-related metrics. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Response
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.
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
[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
Additional target notes
Alternative targets for consideration: [Company name] will increase its water reuse capacity so that [target amount in ML/year] is reused by the [target year]; or [Company name] will reduce its water use by [target percentage]% by [target year] compared to a baseline of [baseline percentage]% in [baseline year]. (Sources - WBCSD target template)
Sector
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Each metric applies to one sector.
Built Environment
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:High
Feasibility:Low
Related actions
Use recovered water from other industries
Reduce water consumption by maximizing the recovery of process water and by using alternative water resources
Design and implement water demand management plans