Using water wisely, wherever we are
Water is a precious resource. It’s also a community resource, which is why we’re committed to reducing, reusing and returning as much water as possible to the local environments where we work. Our operations use water in many different ways, from relatively low‑impact retail stores to data centres and suppliers’ manufacturing facilities, which rely more heavily on water for cooling and processing. We’re taking several steps to reduce our water impact, starting with selecting the right sites and designing for water efficiency and reuse. We’re also expanding our use of alternative water sources like recycled water, rainwater and condensate. Finally, we are engaging with external stakeholders in the places we operate to ensure that our water stewardship plans meet local shared water challenges.