Water Intensity Calculator
Calculate your water intensity metrics and see how you compare to industry benchmarks. Essential for ESG reporting and sustainability assessments.
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Your Water Intensity
Enter your water consumption and employee count to calculate intensity metrics
Industry Benchmarks (m3/employee/year)
Office / Services
10-20
typical: 15
Light Manufacturing
30-50
typical: 40
Heavy Manufacturing
100-200
typical: 150
Food & Beverage
200-500
typical: 350
Retail
15-30
typical: 22
Healthcare
80-150
typical: 115
Hospitality
150-300
typical: 225
Agriculture
500-2000
typical: 1000
Why Track Water?
Water management is a critical component of ESG reporting. Here's why it matters:
- Regulatory compliance: Many frameworks (GRI, CDP, CSRD) require water disclosure
- Risk management: Water scarcity affects 40% of the global population
- Cost savings: Efficient water use reduces operational expenses
- Customer requirements: Major buyers increasingly request water data
Common Questionnaire Questions
ESG questionnaires typically ask about:
- Total water withdrawal by source
- Water consumption in water-stressed areas
- Water recycling and reuse percentage
- Water intensity metrics (per unit produced)
- Water discharge quality and treatment
- Water risk assessment and management
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This calculator provides estimates based on industry averages. Actual water intensity varies based on specific operations, location, and climate conditions.