Water withdrawal and consumption from areas under water stress
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Cubic meters per year (m3/year), Cubic meters of water per cubic meter of Roundwood Equivalent (m3 water/m3 RWE)
Indicator
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Indicators were developed by WBCSD. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Water consumption and withdrawal
Metric type
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The category of nature-related metrics. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Pressure
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.
Forest, Pulp and Paper
C3.0
Objective 3: Protection and Maintenance of Water Resources, PM 3.2
8.5 Maintenance or appropriate enhancement of protective functions in forest management (notably soil and water)
101 Biodiversity
303-3
E3.4
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
Land
1.7 Area (ha) of natural ecosystems within the engaged landscape(s) that are under legal protection or formal conservation status
6.7 The Organization shall protect or restore natural water courses, water bodies, riparian zones and their connectivity
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
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Each metric applies to one sector.
Forest
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 Materials
Metric assessment
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The relevance and feasibility scores were determined by WBCSD member companies. Learn more on the Methodology page.
Relevance:Medium
Feasibility:Medium
Additional information
Biome: Tropical, Temperate, Boreal
Type of Forest: Plantation, Other Planted forest, Semi-natural forest, Naturally regenerative managed forest
Scale: Landscape, Forest management unit (FMU), Forest stand
Related actions
Reduce water use and wastage, particularly in water-stressed areas