This metric is looking for the total amount of rainwater the company collects and stores in cubic metres?

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Global Reporting Initiative compliance guidance for companies:

​To calculate rainwater collected - G4-EN8-a:

• Identify the total volume of water withdrawn from any water source. This includes the abstraction of cooling water. Identify whether these calculations are estimated, modelled or sourced from direct measurements. If estimation or modelling is required, identify the methods used.

This Indicator may include water that was either withdrawn directly by the organization or through intermediaries such as water utilities.