Total water consumed by source and percentage in regions with high or extremely high baseline water stress
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.
: Water consumption and withdrawal
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
C3.0 Water withdrawal and consumption from areas of water scarcity, including identification of water source
SASB RR-PP-140a.1. Total water consumed and percentage in regions with high or extremely high baseline water stress
GRI 101-6-b (Partially aligned) For each site reported under where its activities lead or could lead to the exploitation of natural resources, report: ii. water withdrawal and water consumption in megaliters;
GRI 303-5-a (Aligned) Total water consumption from all areas in megaliters,
GRI 303-5-b (Aligned) Total water consumption from all areas with water stress in megaliters
ESRS E3-4 28a Total water consumption, E3-4 28b Total water consumption in areas at water risk, including areas of high-water stress
CDP Water
9.2 Water consumption – total volume
SBTN: Freshwater
Water consumption: Monthly or annual volume (m3/month or km3/year), per source (surface water, groundwater, municipal grid, etc.)
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 improve water use efficiency in water-stressed areas, aiming to reduce water consumption per unit of output by [target percentage]% by [target year], compared to a [baseline year] baseline.
Target source: Adapted from SBTN Freshwater Target
Additional target notes
SBTN establishes that:
- for a pressure reduction target of 25% or less, the company may choose a target date of five years;
- for a pressure reduction target above 25%, the company may choose a target date of up to ten years.
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:High
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.
: Textiles, Innovative bio-based products, Biomass energy, Pulp and paper
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.
: Urban, Rural
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
Reduce water use and wastage in processing and manufacturing operations, particularly in water-stressed areas
Avoid establishing operations in/adjacent to water-stressed areas