The actual negative impacts identified include the use of water from water-stressed areas, such as freshwater withdrawals for products and/or services in regions with limited water availability. This can have significant regional implications for the availability of water for nature and local communities, which in turn can endanger water resources and negatively affect them due to inadequate wastewater practices and water pollution. Additionally, disruptions to operations can occur due to insufficient water availability resulting from inadequate assessment of water-related constraints such as baseline water stress, groundwater stress, and seasonal variability. For details on the material IROs related to E3 Water, see ESRS 2 General Information.
