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