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Map of the route of dried lemon peel: by truck from Tucumán to the port of Buenos Aires and by ship to Hamburg.

Pectin in Tucumán: how much emissions are avoided by extracting it at source

Tucumán exports dried lemon peel to extract pectin in Europe. We calculate the emissions that would be avoided by extracting it in the province.

Water FootprintStrategic water management

Water is no longer just another input: it is a critical resource under global scrutiny. We calculate the Water Footprint following the Water Footprint Network guidelines and the ISO 14046 standard.

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Water Footprint Network

The three components of the water footprint

To provide a complete picture, we break the footprint down into three independent indicators.

Green Water Footprint

Rainwater

Volume of rainwater stored in the soil and transpired by the crop over the course of its growth.

In rainfed areas, or where rainfall is abundant, it is the crop’s main source of water.

Blue Water Footprint

Irrigation and process water

Consumption of surface or groundwater resources across the production cycle, including irrigation, washing and process treatments.

What is measured is net consumption: the water that evaporates or is incorporated into the product and does not return to its original source.

Grey Water Footprint

Pollutant assimilation

Volume of freshwater required to assimilate the load of pollutants released during production, such as the nutrients in a fertilizer or the organic load of an effluent.

A high Grey Water Footprint signals that part of what is applied or processed ends up in the water.

Localized data

Climate rigour and location

The water footprint depends heavily on place. The Emetrix engine integrates data specific to your location.

Integrated data

Rainfall and ETo

Connection to local weather stations to determine the actual water balance of each site.

Soil typology

Infiltration rates adjusted to the water-holding capacity of each plot.

Typical example — 100 ha citrus farm

Green Water Footprint45%

Blue Water Footprint35%

Grey Water Footprint20%

Why measure it

What measuring with Emetrix gives you

The Water Footprint is a growing requirement for certifications such as GlobalG.A.P. (SPRING module) or the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS).

Identify inefficiencies

Spot which sites or process stages consume blue water out of proportion to the sector average.

Cut losses to water

A high Grey Water Footprint is a sign that part of what you apply or process ends up in the water — a direct saving opportunity.

Market transparency

Answer the sustainability requirements of large international buyers with data backed by recognized standards.

Ready to measure your water impact?

Emetrix applies a full life cycle approach, making it straightforward to move on to water scarcity studies if your audit calls for them.

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