Untreated or partially treated wastewater poses a major threat to the quality of the world's freshwater resources, with negative impacts on human health, ecosystems and biodiversity, economic activity and global development. Industrial wastewater is part of a wider wastewater problem. Addressing this situation therefore requires business actions based on understanding and managing their impacts.
of Wastewater Impact Guidance for Business It provides an approach for measuring the impacts of wastewater on climate, biodiversity and water security. It offers a standardized pathway for companies to measure, assess and manage the impacts of wastewater generated on their own sites or the sites of their suppliers. It builds on existing knowledge and resources, which companies can apply in combination with other tools and initiatives.
Three independent indicators are proposed for the impact calculation: These indicators are there to guide the assessment of the impact of activities in facilities and supply chains and to monitor progress towards zero wastewater efforts.
As the impacts of wastewater management come into focus, the business guidance can help companies prepare for upcoming developments in impact assessments and disclosure.
