Water use

Water scarcity is a growing concern around the world, particularly in developing countries where much of our future growth is expected to come from.

Reducing our water use where it matters most

wave-liquid iconTo grow our business sustainably we need to reduce the total amount of water used across our value chain, especially in water-scarce regions. In November 2010 we set a bold new target to halve the water associated with the consumer use of our products by 2020 as part of our Sustainable Living Plan.

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Our water strategy

Child drinks from a water tap - Andhra Pradesh

Reducing our water use where it matters most.

Sustainable Living Plan targets

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Halving the water associated with the consumer use of our products by 2020.

Our water footprint

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Our products rely on water at all stages of their lifecycle.

Our manufacturing performance

Water discharge

We have been consistently reducing water use in our manufacturing since 1995.

Products & consumers

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Creating water-efficient products and promoting behaviour change.

Water use in agriculture

Automatic watering machines

Good water management is one of our 11 key sustainable farming practice indicators.

Working with others

Collaboration on water efficiency helps us develop our strategies.