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.
Forest, Pulp and Paper
C3.0 Water withdrawal and consumption from areas of water scarcity, including identification of water source
Pulp & Paper
RR-PP-140a.1. Total water consumed and percentage in regions with high or extremely high baseline water stress
101 Biodiversity
Partially aligned
101-6b 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; | 303 Water
Aligned
303-5-a - Total water consumption from all areas in megaliters.
303-5-b - Total water consumption from all areas with water stress in megaliters
E3-4 28a Total water consumption
E3-4 28b Total water consumption in areas at water risk, including areas of high-water stress
Water
9.2 Water consumption – total volume
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
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
Product Category: Textiles, Innovative bio-based products, Biomass energy, Pulp and paper
Location: Urban, Rural
Related actions
Reduce water use and wastage in processing and manufacturing operations, particularly in water-stressed areas
Avoid establishing operations in/adjacent to water-stressed areas