Water withdrawal and consumption from areas under water stress
Unit
Indicator
Metric type
Framework alignment notes
Forest, Pulp and Paper
C3.0
101 Biodiversity
303-3
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
E3.4
6.7 The Organization shall protect or restore natural water courses, water bodies, riparian zones and their connectivity
8.5 Maintenance or appropriate enhancement of protective functions in forest management (notably soil and water)
Objective 3: Protection and Maintenance of Water Resources, PM 3.2
(Target 3)
IFRS S1 (B30)
Alliance for Water Stewardship, International Water Stewardship Standard 2.0, 3.3.2
Target example
[Company name] will reduce water withdrawal and consumption in the [target area] basin by [target amount, absolute m3/year or m3/m3 RWE, or percentage] by [target year].
Target Source: Adapted from SBTN Freshwater Target
Sector
Value chain stage
Metric assessment
Relevance: High
Feasibility: Low