Climate Change Data

Frank Water

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-2023)

Reporting Period: 2022-2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Water Security
  • Sanitation
  • Hygiene
  • Climate Change
  • Community Development

Environmental Achievements

  • Served 22,000 liters of water refills, saving the equivalent of 45,000 single-use plastic bottles from landfills.
  • Rejuvenated 14 mountain springs in the Himalayas, providing water to over 2,000 people.
  • Leveraged £60,000 from local governments to fund WASH infrastructure, including nature-based solutions for groundwater recharging.

Social Achievements

  • Provided sustainable clean water access to 47,800 people across 36 communities in India, Nepal, and Kenya.
  • Improved WASH facilities for 19,200 health centre patients in Nepal.
  • Engaged over 350,000 people through glass-bottled water purchases and 4,650 through refill bottles at festivals.
  • Distributed Catherine Barr’s book, "Water: Protect Freshwater to save life on Earth," to 193 schools and libraries, educating thousands of young people.

Governance Achievements

  • Established village-level institutions for long-term behavioral change in Madhya Pradesh.
  • Collaborated with local governments and NGOs to implement projects.
  • Developed and implemented the WASH Tapp toolkit and app for standardized water management practices.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieving SDGs 6 and 13 by 2030.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Expanding geographic footprint beyond South Asia into critical areas like East Africa by 2026.
  • Collaborating with leading global researchers to generate transformative knowledge on water stewardship by 2026.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reaching 250,000 people annually with impactful water management initiatives by 2026.

Environmental Challenges

  • Water scarcity in drought-prone areas due to overuse of pesticides and fertilizers.
  • Lack of access to natural resources and government services in remote communities.
  • Inadequate WASH facilities in many health clinics in Nepal.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investment in nature-based solutions like groundwater recharge structures and tree planting.
  • Collaboration with local organizations, committees, and government bodies.
  • Construction of toilets, handwashing stations, and provision of autoclave machines and needle destroyers in health centers.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Droughts
  • Changes in weather patterns
Opportunities
  • Development of climate-resilient water management solutions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 13: Climate Action

Frank Water's initiatives contribute to these goals by improving access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, and by promoting climate-resilient water management practices.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • WASH Tapp toolkit and app