expand_less This metric is looking for the total amount of ground water withdrawn by the company (inin cubic metres)metres::For WikiRate Researchers:researchers:Companies who align reports to GRI’s Sustainability Reporting Standards often include a GRI Content Index or Annex where GRI disclosures, with GRI codes, are listed.Use the GRI Index, CTRL F, Command F or search button on source windowpreview to search for this index and metrics within the reportUse G4 codes, G3 codes or keywords to quickly find values, keeping in mind that some companies report on the metric using different terms, e.g. G4-EN8 or EN8, groundwater or ground waterAlways check the metric question and methodology for information on the unit of measure or currency - researchers may need to carry out [[Conversions_&_Calculations|calculations or conversions]] before entering the final metric valueAdd [[Adding comments|comments]] documenting exactly where within the source you found the information (page number) and include details of any simple or complex [[Conversions_&_Calculations|calculations or conversions]] made to determine the metric valueIf you are unable to locate a metric value in a source you can search for additional sources where the data is available and [[adding_new_sources|add a new source]]Further guidance on how to research values for GRI-based metrics is available [[Researching_GRI_Metrics|here]], including detailed guidance on adding, editing and [[checking metric values]].Global Reporting Initiative compliance guidance for companies:To calculate Ground Water Withdrawals - [[http://g4.globalreporting.org/specific-standard-disclosures/environmental/water/Pages/G4-EN8.aspx | G4-EN8]]-a:​Identify the total volume of water withdrawn from any ground water source. Identify whether these calculations are estimated, modelled or sourced from direct measurements. If estimation or modelling is required, identify the methods used in the comments section.This Indicator may include water that was either withdrawn directly by the organization or through intermediaries such as water utilities.Note:Note: In some cases, a company reports their total water usage and breaks it down by origin in percentage - in these cases, you can add a value by finding the correct percentage of the total. For example, if a company uses 1000 cubic metres and says that 50% is from ground water sources you can multiply 1000 by 0.50 to find the correct value (500).