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.
: Wastewater treated, reused/recycled, avoided, water replenishment and sustainable water use
Metric type
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The category of nature-related metrics. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Response
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 28c
CDP 9.2.9
TNFD A2.0
SBTN: Water pollution - Nutrient loading via wastewater
Refer to AMR's Common Antibiotic Manufacturing Framework for alignment to metric
Refer to AMR's Industry Alliance Framework
Refer to the PSCI resources included in the Metric definition
WHO guidance
GBF Target 7, Target 11, Target 16
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 increase the percentage of wastewater [treated, reused, or recycled] by [target amount]% by [target year] compared to the [baseline year] baseline
Target source: WBCSD target template
Sector
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Each metric applies to one sector.
Pharmaceutical
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 MaterialsManufacturing
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:Low
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
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 water and soil pollution risk from APIs, especially antibiotics, harmful chemicals and other relevant substances from manufacturing sites
Reduce air, water and soil pollution (including non-GHG emissions) from agriculture-related pharmaceutical manufacturing feedstocks by engaging with suppliers and encouraging the adoption of less polluting methods in alignment with a Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) Landscape Engagement Target
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