Nature, resources & circularity · Core

Water withdrawal

Also called: water abstraction

ELI5

Water taken from surface, groundwater or another source.

Used in conversation

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

Pitch context

You will see “Water withdrawal” 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.