Plan: prioritise your actions

Identify key actions to reduce your direct and indirect impact

Identify actions to halt and reverse nature loss

Below are corporate-level actions that address the most material dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities for your sector, organized into action areas by theme (e.g. Habitat conservation). Click through the action areas on the left side menu to see the associated list of actions.

Circularity & waste Ecosystem restoration Habitat conservation Water stewardship Nature stewardship Sustainable sourcing GHG & climate Mitigate pollution

Circularity & waste actions

Use recycled, renewable, or biodegradable materials to reduce reliance on virgin and fossil-based resources

Action area: Circularity & waste

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Raw Materials
Built Environment

Coming soon

Use sand motor techniques to prevent recurring artificial sand suppletion

Action area: Circularity & waste

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Repurpose buildings by avoiding full demolition and designing deconstruction processes for the materials to be reused and repurposed

Action area: Circularity & waste

Description

Value chain stage

End of Life

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Promote the reuse, recovery, and recycling of residuals and by-products to reduce waste

Action area: Circularity & waste

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Minimize waste from single-use packaging by redesigning products and systems to prioritize circularity

Action area: Circularity & waste

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

E.g., single-use plastic.

Optimize waste segregation processes to facilitate upcycling, reuse or sale of byproducts of wastestreams

Action area: Circularity & waste

Description

Value chain stage

End of Life

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Design processes and products to minimize waste and maximize circularity

Action area: Circularity & waste

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Raw Materials
Built Environment

Coming soon

Adopt extended producer responsibility models to control end-of-life waste

Action area: Circularity & waste

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Avoid need for refurbishing by choosing higher quality, more flexible internal systems that have greater longevity

Action area: Circularity & waste

Description

Value chain stage

End of Life

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Each action above applies to one or more stages of your sector’s value chain. These stages align with labels based on the ISO 14033 standard on lifecycle assessments. You can see below how these labels apply to your sector’s value chain. You can use these labels to filter the actions in the list above if you are interested in seeing the actions for a specific stage of your sector’s value chain. 

Ecosystem restoration actions

Support targeted species recovery programs to restore genetic diversity among populations of native, wild and domesticated species at operating sites

Action area: Ecosystem restoration

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Raw Materials
Built Environment

Coming soon

Restore areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to operations

Action area: Ecosystem restoration

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Use
Built Environment

Coming soon

Engage and invest in the restoration or afforestation of degraded land within or around operations

Action area: Ecosystem restoration

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Adopt nature-based solutions

Action area: Ecosystem restoration

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

E.g., green roofs, bird/bat-friendly building materials.

Use
Built Environment

Coming soon

Each action above applies to one or more stages of your sector’s value chain. These stages align with labels based on the ISO 14033 standard on lifecycle assessments. You can see below how these labels apply to your sector’s value chain. You can use these labels to filter the actions in the list above if you are interested in seeing the actions for a specific stage of your sector’s value chain. 

Habitat conservation actions

Design and implement projects that avoid natural habitats, maintain habitat connectivity, and prioritize ecosystem functioning and services

Action area: Habitat conservation

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

E.g., avoid animal migration routes, avoid reduction of ecosystem services like flood control and water purification.

Raw Materials
Built Environment

E.g., avoid animal migration routes, avoid reduction of ecosystem services like flood control and water purification.

Avoid establishing operations in / adjacent to areas of significant biodiversity value

Action area: Habitat conservation

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Avoid establishing waste management facilities in or adjacent to areas of significant biodiversity value

Action area: Habitat conservation

Description

Value chain stage

End of Life

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Avoid material extraction in areas of significant biodiversity value

Action area: Habitat conservation

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Create a no-dams policy on remaining free-flowing rivers

Action area: Habitat conservation

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Create buffer zones/ecological corridors around valuable ecosystems

Action area: Habitat conservation

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Raw Materials
Built Environment

Coming soon

Each action above applies to one or more stages of your sector’s value chain. These stages align with labels based on the ISO 14033 standard on lifecycle assessments. You can see below how these labels apply to your sector’s value chain. You can use these labels to filter the actions in the list above if you are interested in seeing the actions for a specific stage of your sector’s value chain. 

Water stewardship actions

Use recovered water from other industries

Action area: Water stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Reduce water use and wastage, particularly in water-stressed areas

Action area: Water stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Reduce water consumption by maximizing the recovery of process water and by using alternative water resources

Action area: Water stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Use
Built Environment

E.g., surface runoff and rooftop rainwater harvesting.

Implement water replenishment projects/programs

Action area: Water stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Design and implement water demand management plans

Action area: Water stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

E.g., reduce water consumption adapting to seasonal rainfall.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among building users to reduce water use

Action area: Water stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Use

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Avoid establishing operations in/adjacent to water-stressed areas

Action area: Water stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Each action above applies to one or more stages of your sector’s value chain. These stages align with labels based on the ISO 14033 standard on lifecycle assessments. You can see below how these labels apply to your sector’s value chain. You can use these labels to filter the actions in the list above if you are interested in seeing the actions for a specific stage of your sector’s value chain. 

Nature stewardship actions

Undertake compensatory conservation through target-based ecological compensation

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Raw Materials
Built Environment

Coming soon

Select and manage native, local plants species on-site and in landscaping to retain biodiversity

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Use
Built Environment

Coming soon

Prevent, manage and control invasive species

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Protect biodiversity during harvesting and production

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

E.g., maintain decaying wood and forest residues, high-stumps and retention trees.

Implement ecologically appropriate management regimes for the respective site

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Use

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

E.g., clear-cutting where it mimics high-intensity natural disturbance regimes.

Develop appropriate environmental management plans to avoid and reduce soil compaction

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Engage in context-based landscape management approaches (e.g., watershed stewardship and enhancing biodiversity)

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Raw Materials
Built Environment

Coming soon

Avoid harmful activities during times of vulnerability for key and threatened local species

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Raw Materials
Built Environment

Coming soon

Carefully consider nature-related impacts, dependencies, risks and opportunities when establishing new operations, taking water risks and proximity to areas of significant biodiversity value into account. Embed biodiversity and water risk assessment criteria into the decision-making process when selecting new sites or expansions and prioritize action according to conservation hierarchy in locations that meet the criteria

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Each action above applies to one or more stages of your sector’s value chain. These stages align with labels based on the ISO 14033 standard on lifecycle assessments. You can see below how these labels apply to your sector’s value chain. You can use these labels to filter the actions in the list above if you are interested in seeing the actions for a specific stage of your sector’s value chain. 

Sustainable sourcing actions

Select and change suppliers to move production to a lower-impact location

Action area: Sustainable sourcing

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Develop and implement sourcing guidelines that prioritize sustainable commodities and suppliers committed to sustainable practices

Action area: Sustainable sourcing

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Raw Materials
Built Environment

E.g., using sustainably certified inputs like Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) timber.

Implement due diligence and traceability systems for all raw materials, ensuring that all materials used in the production stage are sourced sustainably

Action area: Sustainable sourcing

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement policies and administrative measures that reduce their impact on natural capital

Action area: Sustainable sourcing

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Each action above applies to one or more stages of your sector’s value chain. These stages align with labels based on the ISO 14033 standard on lifecycle assessments. You can see below how these labels apply to your sector’s value chain. You can use these labels to filter the actions in the list above if you are interested in seeing the actions for a specific stage of your sector’s value chain. 

GHG & climate actions

Switch to renewable energy sources and cleaner alternative fuels

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Use
Built Environment

Coming soon

Use nature-based solutions for flood mitigation/storm protection

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

E.g., mangroves, semi-artificial reefs.

Set time-bound, science-based GHG reduction targets that are externally verified and aligned with climate goals

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Reduce GHG emissions from operations and land use activities

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Use
Built Environment

Coming soon

Reduce GHG emissions from transportation and distribution

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Use

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

E.g., electric trucks, hydrogen ships/barges.

Increase carbon removals and storage in soils and forests

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Invest in building and site resilience

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

E.g., thermal comfort with natural shading, green roofs for passive heating and cooling.

Optimize local energy reuse from waste product incineration

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

End of Life

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Improve operational and energy efficiency

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Raw Materials
Built Environment

Coming soon

Encourage sustainable behaviors among building users to reduce energy use

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Use

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Each action above applies to one or more stages of your sector’s value chain. These stages align with labels based on the ISO 14033 standard on lifecycle assessments. You can see below how these labels apply to your sector’s value chain. You can use these labels to filter the actions in the list above if you are interested in seeing the actions for a specific stage of your sector’s value chain. 

Mitigate pollution actions

Reduce disturbances (e.g., light, noise, vibration) from operations on surrounding environment

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Raw Materials
Built Environment

Coming soon

Increase use of bio-based chemicals, adhesives and coatings

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Minimize the release of untreated blackwater, greywater and bilge from shipping

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

Use

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Prevent pollution or contamination of water bodies

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Implement effective legal, policy and administrative measures to reduce pollution and waste risks and avoid introducing any harmful levels of pollutants to biodiversity and ecosystem functions and service

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Ensure safe landfill disposal sites (e.g., regulation, planning and management)

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

End of Life

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Each action above applies to one or more stages of your sector’s value chain. These stages align with labels based on the ISO 14033 standard on lifecycle assessments. You can see below how these labels apply to your sector’s value chain. You can use these labels to filter the actions in the list above if you are interested in seeing the actions for a specific stage of your sector’s value chain. 

Identify actions for your supply chain

Below are corporate-level actions that address the most material dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities for sectors in your supply chain, organized into action areas by theme (e.g. Habitat conservation). These actions were designed for your company to implement to support or incentivize your supply chain. Click through the action areas on the left side menu to see the associated list of actions.

Circularity & waste Ecosystem restoration Habitat conservation Water stewardship Nature stewardship Sustainable sourcing GHG & climate Mitigate pollution

Circularity & waste actions

Reduce food loss and waste across the value chain (supply chain)

Action area: Circularity & waste

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Agri-food

How the action applies

Focus on deforestation-and conversion-free (DCF) production, in line with biome-specific guidelines and cutoff dates.

Each action above applies specifically to your sector’s supply chain. The stages of your sector’s value chain align with labels based on the ISO 14033 standard on life cycle assessments. Below you can see how these labels apply to your sector’s value chainYour sector’s supply chain is labelled Raw materials

Ecosystem restoration actions

Support and incentivize restoration projects in areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to sourcing locations (supply chain)

Action area: Ecosystem restoration

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Agri-food

How the action applies

E.g., on-farm, processing and food manufacturing, retail and restaurants, and consumer habits.

Incentivize the replanting of productive forests after harvest at sourcing locations

Action area: Ecosystem restoration

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Incentivize the restoration of areas of significant biodiversity value

Action area: Ecosystem restoration

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Incentivize the restoration of connectivity between habitats in own operations and sourcing locations

Action area: Ecosystem restoration

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Incentivize restoration of native or endangered tree species adapted to climatic conditions in own operations and sourcing locations

Action area: Ecosystem restoration

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Each action above applies specifically to your sector’s supply chain. The stages of your sector’s value chain align with labels based on the ISO 14033 standard on life cycle assessments. Below you can see how these labels apply to your sector’s value chainYour sector’s supply chain is labelled Raw materials

Habitat conservation actions

Develop markets, products and campagins promoting deforestation-and conversion-free (DCF), certified, regenerative ingredients & plant-based products (supply chain)

Action area: Habitat conservation

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Agri-food

How the action applies

Coming soon

Avoid and disincentivize conversion of areas of significant biodiversity value at sourcing locations

Action area: Habitat conservation

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Avoid deforestation in value chain

Action area: Habitat conservation

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Each action above applies specifically to your sector’s supply chain. The stages of your sector’s value chain align with labels based on the ISO 14033 standard on life cycle assessments. Below you can see how these labels apply to your sector’s value chainYour sector’s supply chain is labelled Raw materials

Water stewardship actions

Reduce upstream water use by engaging with suppliers and encouraging the adoption of more water-efficient processes, particularly in water-stressed areas

Action area: Water stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Agri-food

How the action applies

Coming soon

Incentivise the protection of water bodies at sourcing locations

Action area: Water stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Incentivise the reduction of water use and wastage at sourcing locations, particularly in water-stressed areas

Action area: Water stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Each action above applies specifically to your sector’s supply chain. The stages of your sector’s value chain align with labels based on the ISO 14033 standard on life cycle assessments. Below you can see how these labels apply to your sector’s value chainYour sector’s supply chain is labelled Raw materials

Nature stewardship actions

Promote forest diversity at sourcing locations

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Incentivise the prevention, management and control of invasive species at sourcing locations

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Incentivise the protection of areas of significant biodiversity value at sourcing locations

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Incentivise the protection of biodiversity during harvesting at sourcing locations

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Incentivize protection of soil quality in own operations and sourcing locations

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Incentivize reduction of impacts from road networks

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Incentivize the optimization of land use at sourcing locations

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Incentivize the prevention of poaching and illegal logging at sourcing locations

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Each action above applies specifically to your sector’s supply chain. The stages of your sector’s value chain align with labels based on the ISO 14033 standard on life cycle assessments. Below you can see how these labels apply to your sector’s value chainYour sector’s supply chain is labelled Raw materials

Sustainable sourcing actions

Support and incentivize regenerative agriculture and sustainable intensification outcomes at sourcing locations (supply chain)

Action area: Sustainable sourcing

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Agri-food

How the action applies

Coming soon

Develop and implement sourcing guidelines that prioritize sustainable commodities and suppliers committed to sustainable practices (supply chain)

Action area: Sustainable sourcing

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Agri-food

How the action applies

Coming soon

Each action above applies specifically to your sector’s supply chain. The stages of your sector’s value chain align with labels based on the ISO 14033 standard on life cycle assessments. Below you can see how these labels apply to your sector’s value chainYour sector’s supply chain is labelled Raw materials

GHG & climate actions

Reduce GHG emissions from transportation and distribution (supply chain)

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Agri-food

How the action applies

Coming soon

Incentivize the reduction of climate change-induced pressures in own operations and sourcing locations

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Incentivize the reduction of GHG emissions from the operations and land use activities at sourcing locations

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Incentivize the reduction of GHG emissions from the operations and land use activities at sourcing locations

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Agri-food

How the action applies

Coming soon

Incentivize the restoration of areas of significant carbon value at sourcing locations

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Incentivize increasing carbon removals and storage in soils and forests in souring locations

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Incentivize the protection of areas of significant carbon value at sourcing locations

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Each action above applies specifically to your sector’s supply chain. The stages of your sector’s value chain align with labels based on the ISO 14033 standard on life cycle assessments. Below you can see how these labels apply to your sector’s value chainYour sector’s supply chain is labelled Raw materials

Mitigate pollution actions

Prevent pollution or contamination of water bodies at sourcing locations

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Prevent pollution and contamination from operations and land use activities

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Agri-food

How the action applies

Coming soon

Each action above applies specifically to your sector’s supply chain. The stages of your sector’s value chain align with labels based on the ISO 14033 standard on life cycle assessments. Below you can see how these labels apply to your sector’s value chainYour sector’s supply chain is labelled Raw materials