Nature, resources & circularity · Core

Water stress

Also called: basin water stress

ELI5

A condition in which demand or quality pressure strains available water resources.

Used in conversation

“The sustainability report needs the method, exclusions and assurance status for water stress.”

Pitch context

You will see “Water stress” 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.