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Nature, resources & circularity · Core

Water consumption

Also called: consumed water

ELI5

Water withdrawn and not returned to the original basin or available for reuse.

Used in conversation

“Can we separate the target for water consumption from measured performance?”

Pitch context

You will see “Water consumption” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches nature, resources & circularity.

Why it matters: In nature, resources & circularity, the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence can materially change the claim.

Caution

State the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence; standards, regulation and assurance requirements vary.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.