Water in our everyday goods and services
Water is one of the most prevalent natural resources in the production and consumption of our everyday goods and services, but do we know how much we use in each process? The water footprint is an environmental indicator that defines the total volume of freshwater used to produce the goods and services we routinely consume. It is a necessary variable that tells us how much water it costs to manufacture a product. The water footprint is measured in units of volume (liters or cubic meters) per unit of product manufactured or service consumed. TYPES OF WATER FOOTPRINT The water footprint is composed of three elements depending on the water's origin: HOW IS THE WATER FOOTPRINT MEASURED? A country's water footprint is determined by four factors: The Water Footprint makes us aware of the water consumption we need in all our activities. It provides us with a benchmark for our water use and, above all, helps us assess where we can improve as an organization. It serves as a starting point for establishing efficient water management and setting objectives. As an organization, GDI seeks to promote recycling, reuse, and eco-friendly consumption within our facilities, as this allows us to reduce our water footprint. We are exploring the digitization of various materials to reduce paper usage and are implementing technology to help us reduce waste and minimize certain types of pollution. We will gradually implement various activities to establish an environmental quality system.