Total water consumed by source and percentage in regions with high or extremely high baseline water stress
Unit
Indicator
Metric type
Framework alignment notes
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
[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
Value chain stage
Manufacturing
Metric assessment
Relevance:
High
Feasibility:
Medium
Additional information
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Location