Water and Marine Resources
adidas understands the importance of reducing the environmental impacts caused by our upstream manufacturing activities. We aim to encourage our suppliers to adopt responsible water management practices, by promoting the continuous reduction of water consumption and supporting various water conservation measures.
Impacts, risks and opportunities
Impacts
- Water consumption and withdrawal (present during agriculture and production processes) can lead to changes in availability of water
- Water discharge could lead to water pollution
Risks
- Stricter regulation
- Business disruption at our suppliers
- Reputational risks
Targets
adidas’ target focuses on improving suppliers’ water efficiency on a yearly basis, resulting in a reduction in the amount of water used.
Key metrics & actions
Our actions are formulated to address water management holistically. They are designed to help us monitor water consumption, improve water discharge, and drive water efficiency and sustainable water management in our upstream value chain.
- Continuous monitoring and monthly reporting, with yearly review cycles
- Technical advice and guidance to improve water management practices
- Industry engagement and collaboration
Policies
We have adopted multiple policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures that anchor our approach to water and marine resources in the management of our business. An overview of these policies can be found in the topical standard of E3.