Our global ambition is to enable a water positive impact across our operations, supply chains, and communities by 2030. We define a water positive impact as improving watershed health by addressing the shared water challenges of availability, quality, and access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).
Our targets are grounded in the best available science and methods; they catalyze action where it is needed most based on the local water challenges in these watersheds.
By 2030, Cargill will:
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Operations: Implement water stewardship practices at all 72* priority facilities.
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Supply Chains: Enable restoration of 600 billion liters of water and reduction of 5,000 metric tons of water pollutants in water-stressed regions
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Communities: Enable improved access to safe drinking water and sanitation, reaching 500,000 people in priority communities
These targets were developed following a data-driven, risk-based approach, in close partnership with the World Resources Institute (WRI). They prioritize action where it is needed most, based on the specific challenges faced by our local businesses, communities, and the surrounding region. Our approach also considers our ability to drive change, connecting Cargill’s footprint and those of relevant stakeholders in the value chain.
Learn more about the process we took with WRI to set our targets, or read the case study published by WRI: ‘Developing Enterprise Water Targets Informed by Local Contexts: Cargill’s Approach.’
*Please note that the number of priority facilities may change over time due to acquisitions, divestitures, or major changes to our operations. We have currently identified 72 priority facilities based on water stress and water usage. Together they account for more than 80% of our total operational water use.
Cargill Priority Water Facilities and Regions