Water withdrawal and consumption from areas under water stress
Unit
Indicator
Metric type
Framework alignment notes
TNFD Forest, Pulp and Paper
C3.0
GRI 101, GRI 303-3
CDP Forests
F6.10a Indicate the criteria you consider when prioritizing landscapes and jurisdictions for engagement in collaborative approaches to sustainable land use and provide an explanation
Criteria for prioritizing landscapes/jurisdictions for engagement
Risk of water stress/shortage
SBTN: Land
1.7 Area (ha) of natural ecosystems within the engaged landscape(s) that are under legal protection or formal conservation status
ESRS E3-4
FSC 6.7 The Organization shall protect or restore natural water courses, water bodies, riparian zones and their connectivity
PEFC 8.5 Maintenance or appropriate enhancement of protective functions in forest management (notably soil and water)
SFI Objective 3: Protection and Maintenance of Water Resources, PM 3.2
GBF Target 3
IFRS S1 - B30
AWS 3.3.2
Target example
[Company name] will improve water use efficiency in water-stressed areas, aiming to reduce water withdrawal per unit of output by [target percentage]% by [target year], compared to a [baseline year] baseline
Target source: WBCSD target template
Sector
Value chain stage
Raw Materials
Metric assessment
Relevance: High
Feasibility: Low