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Assessing Water Risk at Burberry's New Zealand Facilities

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Assessing Water Risk at Burberry's New Zealand Facilities

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Area: 5888268 km2
Countries:
Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Countries: New Zealand
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Project SDGs:
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Sustainable Agriculture (SDG 2.4)
Water Quality (SDG 6.3)
Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
Sustainable Production (SDG 12.4)
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Sustainable Withdrawals
Progress to Date: NA Reduce water footprint
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partner: Business
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2018  »  Ongoing
Contextual Condition(s): Other
Additional Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Beneficiaries: Manufacturers
Planning & Implementation Time: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: More than $500,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: pool
Project Challenges: Other
Project Source: CDP
Profile Completion: 85%

Project Overview

Burberry has been undergoing research to review the farming practices in New Zealand to better understand the risks associated with water pollution. Burberry has also engaged directly with New Zealand suppliers on this topic. A significant challenge in addressing water risk from cattle is the lack of traceability within leather supply chains. Burberry uses the Leather Working Group audit and other certifications to promote better traceability, and to allow brands to assess w…

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Burberry has been undergoing research to review the farming practices in New Zealand to better understand the risks associated with water pollution. Burberry has also engaged directly with New Zealand suppliers on this topic. A significant challenge in addressing water risk from cattle is the lack of traceability within leather supply chains. Burberry uses the Leather Working Group audit and other certifications to promote better traceability, and to allow brands to assess water risks as necessary. Burberry has set a target for 2022 to source 100% of leather from tanneries that hold environmental, traceability and social compliance certifications. Recognising the significance of impacts beyond tanneries, Burberry traces hides to their country of origin and address issues according to regional risk.

Project Results

Burberry has set a target for 2022 to source 100% of leather from tanneries that hold environmental, traceability and social compliance certifications.

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Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: Other
Project Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Manufacturers
Months & Implementing: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: More than $500,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: Pool funding (i.e., joint funding of several partners)
Challenges: Other

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Burberry Group (Organization)

www.burberryplc.com/en/index.html

Burberry designs, develops, makes and sells products under the Burberry brand. The company is committed to respecting the environment, minimising the environmental impacts of our own operations and activities in our supply chain. Learn More

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