Possible Linkages to Organisations Agriculturally-related organisations might develop operational performance indicators measuring their use of pesticides for crops, or the use of pesticides by their suppliers of livestock feed. The indicator shows cumulative listings based on the date first listed. Organisations may want to consider habitat issues when they locate and design new facilities and landscape existing facilities. Why Indicator Was Chosen Much of California is arid, creating competition for scarce water supplies. Possible Linkages to Organisations Water conservation reduces Silicon Valley's reliance on imported water supplies and relieves pressure on endangered fish species.
Water is an important component of Silicon Valley's high technology industries.
Organisations may develop indicators to measure their water use for manufacturing, office uses, and landscaping. Possible Linkages to Organisations Organisations may assess the extent to which their operations, suppliers, wastewater discharges, and facility locations impact wetland habitats. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimated tons of carbon emissions per year in Santa Clara County from transportation and energy utility sources. This indicator tracks Silicon Valley's contribution to global climate change. Possible Linkages to Organisations Organisations can develop indicators to measure their annual energy use, as well as the estimated carbon emissions from raw materials procurement, product distribution, and employee transportation to and from the worksite.