Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Nature, resources & circularity · Core

Water footprint

Also called: water-use footprint

ELI5

Water use and impact associated with an organisation, product or activity under a stated method.

Used in conversation

“State the boundary and evidence behind water footprint before publishing the claim.”

Pitch context

You will see “Water footprint” 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.