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AgriCorp, a large agricultural conglomerate, has implemented ISO 14001:2015 to manage its environmental impact. Internally, AgriCorp tracks water usage efficiency improvements across its various farming operations and consistently reports a 15% year-over-year reduction in water consumption per ton of produce. However, in its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, intended for public consumption and stakeholder engagement, AgriCorp reports only a 5% reduction in overall water footprint, citing \"unforeseen operational challenges\" and \"data recalibration\" as contributing factors. Community groups and environmental NGOs express concern over the discrepancy, questioning the accuracy and transparency of AgriCorp\'s environmental reporting. As the head of AgriCorp\'s Sustainability Department, you are tasked with addressing this situation. Considering the principles of ISO 14001:2015 and the need for stakeholder trust, which of the following actions would be the MOST appropriate first step?
Initiate a comprehensive review of the data collection, analysis, and reporting processes, involving both internal and external stakeholders, to identify the root causes of the discrepancy and improve transparency.
Issue a public statement emphasizing the challenges faced by AgriCorp in achieving its environmental goals, highlighting the "unforeseen operational challenges" and "data recalibration" mentioned in the CSR report.
Revise the internal water usage efficiency metrics to align with the publicly reported data, ensuring consistency in all future communications, regardless of actual performance.
Engage a public relations firm to manage stakeholder perceptions and develop a communication strategy that downplays the discrepancy while emphasizing AgriCorp's commitment to environmental sustainability.

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