Nature
Reducing Water Use
This business has implemented one or more practices to reduce water consumption as a result of operations and production. This can include water efficiency gains, reduced water consumption, and practices that address water insecurities.
Sustainable Development Goals
Proof Point Level
Product BusinessCriteria
- Practices must target material impact – if some operations are in water-stressed areas, practices must seek to reduce impact there
- Practices must be specific and implemented at scale – pilots are not accepted
- Practices can include implementing water-efficient technologies, and reusing and recycling water in manufacturing facilities
- Practices can also include good water governance and sharing practices, especially in water-stressed areas
- Practices must be in place at the time the claim is issued
Publication Requirements
- Outline the practices and what they are targeting
- Specify if the business is operating in water-stressed areas
Accepted Evidence
Evidence should strongly support the claim and will be made publicly available
- Water consumption/quality report for all or specific sections of the production
- Studies proving the efficiency of a given technology
Accepted Verifiers
Verifiers are third parties who can confirm the validity of a given Proof Point
- Any external organisation measuring water consumption or quality
- Implementation partner
