Water

In manufacturing operations, particularly in hot environments, a certain amount of water will naturally transpire and evaporate. However, the volumes evaporated are negligible in comparison to overall consumption and water quantities. All wastewater from production processes is either released following appropriate treatment (either in our own facilities or through third-party treatment operations) or is recirculated and reused. Water withdrawal and discharges are executed with control and adhere to applicable permits.

Sandvik employs the WWF tool, the Water Scarcity Risk Map, to identify sites situated in water stress areas. We have mapped sites representing 95 percent of our water consumption, with 10 facilities located in areas experiencing high to very high water stress risk. These specific sites account for approximately 6 percent of our total water consumption.

Data on water

You find data on water in the note for environmental footprint in our Annual report.

View data in the environmental footprint note in the Annual Report