The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Cubic meters (m³)
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.
ESRS E3-4 28b AR 28
GBF Target 16
SASB IF-RE-140a.1, IF-RE-140a.2, IF-RE-140a.3
TNFD A3.0 Total volume of water withdrawal and consumption (m3)
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 reduce its water withdrawal in the [basin] to [target amount in ML/year] by the [target year], compared with a baseline of [baseline amount in ML/year] in [baseline year].
Target source: 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.
Raw MaterialsManufacturingUse
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:High
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
Use recovered water from other industries
Reduce water use and wastage, particularly in water-stressed areas
Reduce water consumption by maximizing the recovery of process water and by using alternative water resources
Design and implement water demand management plans
Encourage sustainable behaviors among building users to reduce water use