Total water discharge to all areas with water stress
Unit
: Cubic meters (m³)
Indicator
: Wastewater discharged
Metric Type
: Pressure
Frameworks alignment notes
E3-4, AR 32
303-4 c
Refer to AMR's Shared Goals for alignment to metric
T1, T7, T11
Target example
[Company name] will reduce the percentage of total emissions of pollutants to water occurring in areas [of high-water stress, at high water risk] to [target amount]% by [target year], compared to [baseline year] baseline
Target Source: WBCSD target template
Sector
Pharmaceutical
Value chain stage
Raw MaterialsManufacturingEnd of Life
Metric assessment
Relevance:Medium
Feasibility:High
Related Actions
Reduce water use and wastage, particularly in water-stressed areas
Restore and protect watersheds at the water basin-level in regions linked to direct operations by supporting or funding local initiatives and projects
Restore and protect watersheds at the water catchment level across the supply chain by supporting or funding local initiatives and projects
Set a no conversion of natural ecosystems target within supply chains and obtain correct certifications from suppliers for agricultural inputs
Reduce upstream water use by engaging with suppliers and encouraging the adoption of more water-efficient processes, particularly in water-stressed areas
Reduce APIs (including antibiotics) in the environment by investing in and supporting the development of technologies that enhance the removal of pharmaceutical residues from wastewater
Carefully consider nature-related impacts, dependencies, risks and opportunities when establishing new operations, taking water risks and proximity to areas of significant biodiversity value into account. Embed biodiversity and water risk assessment criteria into the decision-making process when selecting new sites or expansions and prioritize action according to conservation hierarchy in locations that meet the criteria