Volume of wastewater treated, reused or recycled. Reduction in volume of wastewater relative to baseline as a result of technological or process changes.
Unit
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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.
Target 7
TNFD A2.0 - Volume of wastewater treated, reused or recycled (m3). Reduction in volume of wastewater relative to baseline as a result of technological or process changes (m3).
Target example
[Company name] will increase the amount of wastewater treated, reused or recycled by [target percentage]% by [target year], compared with a baseline of [baseline percentage]% in [baseline year].
Target Source: WBCSD target template
Sector
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Each metric applies to one sector.
Energy
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:High
Additional Metric Notes
• Nitrogen oxides (NO2 , NO and NO3);
Related actions
Research or fund innovative ways to reduce the negative impact of the operating process by collaborating with peers or research institutes
Reduce water consumption by maximizing the recovery of process water and by using alternative water resources
Develop and implement sourcing guidelines that prioritize sustainable commodities and suppliers committed to sustainable practices