[Company name] will reduce water intensity by [target amount]% at [site location and/or water type] by [target date] compared to a [baseline year] baseline
Target Source: WBCSD target template
Sector
Pharmaceutical
Value chain stage
Raw MaterialsManufacturing
Metric assessment
Relevance:High
Feasibility:Medium
Related Actions
Reduce water use and wastage, particularly in water-stressed areas
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
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