How does the company track the effectiveness of its policies and actions related to water and marine resources through defined targets, in accordance with the requirements set out in ESRS 2 MDR-T?
CSRD
When describing targets related to water and marine resources, ensure that the description meets the information requirements outlined in ESRS 2 MDR-T on Tracking effectiveness of policies and actions through targets. Include the following:
Target Definition:
Define the targets your company has set to address water and marine resource-related impacts, risks, and opportunities.
Examples of targets might include reducing water consumption, improving water efficiency, reducing water pollution, or protecting marine ecosystems.
Measurability:
Specify how the progress of each target will be measured. This could include key performance indicators (KPIs) such as:
Water consumption per unit of production
Reduction in water pollution levels
Percentage of water recycled or reclaimed
Increase in water efficiency or conservation
Ensure that the targets are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
Timeframe:
Clearly state the timeframe for achieving each target. For example, set short-term, medium-term, or long-term goals (e.g., 1 year, 3 years, 5 years).
Responsibility and Accountability:
Identify the departments or teams responsible for achieving these targets (e.g., sustainability team, water management team, operations).
Indicate any individuals or leadership roles directly accountable for overseeing the implementation and monitoring of these targets.
Progress Monitoring and Reporting:
Describe how your company will monitor progress towards the targets. This may include periodic reviews, internal audits, or regular updates on water usage, efficiency, and conservation efforts.
Specify how the targets will be reported to stakeholders, such as through sustainability reports or annual performance reviews.
Adjustments and Updates:
Explain the process for adjusting the targets if necessary. This might involve reviewing progress and, if conditions change (e.g., regulatory shifts, new water availability data), setting new goals or modifying existing ones.
Ensure that your targets are well-defined, aligned with your company’s water management policies, and are backed by clear metrics and timelines to track progress. This ensures accountability and transparency in your water-related sustainability efforts.
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E3-3 - Targets related to water and marine resources
- How do the company’s targets relate to the following areas: (a) the management of material impacts, risks, and opportunities related to areas at water risk, including improvement of water quality, (b) the responsible management of marine resources, including the nature and quantity of marine resources-related commodities (such as gravels, deep-sea minerals, seafood) used by the company, (c) the reduction of water consumption, and how are these targets connected to areas at water risk, including areas of high water stress?
- When setting targets related to water and marine resources, did the company consider ecological thresholds and entity-specific allocations? If so, please specify: (a) the ecological thresholds identified and the methodology used to determine them, (b) whether the thresholds are entity-specific and, if so, how they were determined, (c) how responsibility for respecting the identified ecological thresholds is allocated within the company?
- Are the targets set by the company related to water and marine resources mandatory (required by legislation) or voluntary? Please specify.