TSS of receiving water bodies

Unit

: Milligrams per liter (mg/l), Micrograms per liter (ug/l)

Indicator

: Water quality

Metric type

: State

Framework alignment notes

UN - CCD: This metric is partially aligned with the requirements of the framework.

TNFD FA.A2.3

ESRS E3-1

Regen Ag outcome: Minimize water pollution

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 total suspended solids (TSS) in [relevant receiving water body] by [target amount, absolute mg/l, or percentage] by [target year], compared to a [baseline year] baseline.

Target source: WBCSD target template

Sector

Agri-food

Value chain stage

Raw Materials Manufacturing Distribution

Metric assessment

Relevance: High

Feasibility: High

Additional Metric Notes
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More details or context about the metric not captured above.

Rationale: This metric captures a key component of water quality where pressure is exerted by agricultural systems. It is aligned with certain regenerative agriculture and nature-related corporate frameworks. Note that attribution can be challenging, and the metric is more responsive to landscape-level trends, which should be considered when interpreting results.

Related actions

Support and incentivize restoration projects in areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to sourcing locations

Restore areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to operations

Support and incentivize regenerative agriculture and sustainable intensification outcomes at sourcing locations

Reduce GHG emissions from operations and land use activities

Reduce GHG emissions from transportation and distribution

Protect areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to operations

Prevent pollution and contamination from processing and food manufacturing

Implement precision technology and practices to optimize agri-inputs and drive sustainable intensification

Implement precision technology and practices to optimize water use, particularly in water-stressed areas

Implement precision technology and practices to optimize water use, particularly in water-stressed areas, in resource extraction and production processes

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TSS of receiving water bodies

Framework alignment notes

Target example
i

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.

Sector

Value chain stage

Metric assessment

Additional Metric Notes
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More details or context about the metric not captured above.

Related actions

Support and incentivize restoration projects in areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to sourcing locations

Restore areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to operations

Support and incentivize regenerative agriculture and sustainable intensification outcomes at sourcing locations

Reduce GHG emissions from operations and land use activities

Reduce GHG emissions from transportation and distribution

Protect areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to operations

Prevent pollution and contamination from processing and food manufacturing

Implement precision technology and practices to optimize agri-inputs and drive sustainable intensification

Implement precision technology and practices to optimize water use, particularly in water-stressed areas

Implement precision technology and practices to optimize water use, particularly in water-stressed areas, in resource extraction and production processes

Develop and deploy inputs and technology to drive sustainable intensification and regenerative agriculture outcomes

Develop and implement practices to drive regenerative agriculture

Expand sustainable production on degraded lands

TSS of receiving water bodies

Framework alignment notes

Target example i 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.

Sector

Value chain stage

Metric assessment

Additional Metric Notes i More details or context about the metric not captured above.

Related actions

Support and incentivize restoration projects in areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to sourcing locations

Restore areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to operations

Support and incentivize regenerative agriculture and sustainable intensification outcomes at sourcing locations

Reduce GHG emissions from operations and land use activities

Reduce GHG emissions from transportation and distribution

Protect areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to operations

Prevent pollution and contamination from processing and food manufacturing

Implement precision technology and practices to optimize agri-inputs and drive sustainable intensification

Implement precision technology and practices to optimize water use, particularly in water-stressed areas

Implement precision technology and practices to optimize water use, particularly in water-stressed areas, in resource extraction and production processes

Develop and deploy inputs and technology to drive sustainable intensification and regenerative agriculture outcomes

Develop and implement practices to drive regenerative agriculture

Expand sustainable production on degraded lands

Target example
i

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.

Additional Metric Notes
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More details or context about the metric not captured above.