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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

Design processes to minimize waste and maximize circularity, including reducing landfill through waste hierarchy approaches

Action area: Circularity & waste

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Reduce landfill-bound sludges, filter cakes and spent catalysts through prevention, reuse, recycling and treatment, improve process yields to reduce biomass waste, and prioritize agricultural residues and other non-edible feedstocks to reduce land-use pressures.

Design products and applications to maximize circularity, reduce harmful chemical use, and increase uptake of recycled, renewable or biodegradable materials

Action area: Circularity & waste

Description

Value chain stage

End of Life

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Redesign products and applications to eliminate hazardous components, enable easier recycling, and support downstream users in adopting recycled, renewable or biodegradable materials that reduce waste and reliance on virgin resources.

Enhance plastics recovery infrastructure

Action area: Circularity & waste

Description

Value chain stage

End of Life

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Support the development and scaling of efficient collection, sorting and pre‑processing systems to maximize recovery of plastic waste and reduce leakage into nature. This includes investing in modernized facilities, digital traceability tools, harmonized material standards, and cross‑value‑chain collaborations to secure high‑quality recycled feedstock.

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

Action area: Circularity & waste

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Prioritize secondary biomass, residues and by-products (e.g., waste oils, lignocellulosic inputs) over primary feedstocks for chemical production, and apply risk-based and life-cycle assessments (LCA) to avoid land-use change, biodiversity impacts and food/feed competition.

Each action above applies to one or more stages of your sector’s value chain. These stages have been aligned 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 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

Mobilize financial flows to support biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration

Action area: Ecosystem restoration

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Allocate capital to biodiversity funds, payments for ecosystem services, biodiversity credit schemes and green or blue bonds in key sourcing regions, co-invest in watershed restoration programs and mobilize additional investor capital for nature-related assets.

Distribution
Chemical

Allocate capital to biodiversity funds, payments for ecosystem services, biodiversity credit schemes and green or blue bonds in key sourcing regions, co-invest in watershed restoration programs and mobilize additional investor capital for nature-related assets.

Manufacturing
Chemical

Allocate capital to biodiversity funds, payments for ecosystem services, biodiversity credit schemes and green or blue bonds in key sourcing regions, co-invest in watershed restoration programs and mobilize additional investor capital for nature-related assets.

Use
Chemical

Allocate capital to biodiversity funds, payments for ecosystem services, biodiversity credit schemes and green or blue bonds in key sourcing regions, co-invest in watershed restoration programs and mobilize additional investor capital for nature-related assets.

End of Life
Chemical

Allocate capital to biodiversity funds, payments for ecosystem services, biodiversity credit schemes and green or blue bonds in key sourcing regions, co-invest in watershed restoration programs and mobilize additional investor capital for nature-related assets.

Restore and manage ecosystems through site-level and landscape-based approaches

Action area: Ecosystem restoration

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Assess basin-level water risks and collaborate with stakeholders to inform site water management, while restoring degraded watersheds to improve infiltration, groundwater recharge and long-term water availability for ecosystems and operations.

Adopt nature‑based solutions for water and land remediation

Action area: Ecosystem restoration

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Deploy constructed wetlands, riparian buffers, phytoremediation, bioremediation or similar nature-based systems to filter pollutants, moderate discharge flows, restore contaminated soils and waste areas, and reduce long-term impacts on receiving water bodies.

Each action above applies to one or more stages of your sector’s value chain. These stages have been aligned 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 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

Avoid conversion of areas of significant biodiversity value at sourcing locations through disincentives

Action area: Habitat conservation

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Prevent conversion of significant biodiversity areas at sourcing sites by prioritizing suppliers that avoid expansion into sensitive habitats, reducing land‑take pressures from feedstock production.

Engage local communities and Indigenous Peoples to ensure water use, site selection and raw material sourcing aligns with free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) principles

Action area: Habitat conservation

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Engage local communities and Indigenous Peoples through transparent dialogue and participatory decision‑making to ensure water use, site selection and raw material sourcing respect FPIC principles and reflect community priorities.

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

Action area: Habitat conservation

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Avoid establishing new facilities in or near significant biodiversity areas by selecting alternative sites, limiting land‑take, and preventing operational impacts on sensitive habitats.

Each action above applies to one or more stages of your sector’s value chain. These stages have been aligned 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 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

Restore and protect watersheds at the water catchment level across the supply chain by supporting or funding local initiatives and projects

Action area: Water stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Work with suppliers and local stakeholders to implement measures such as constructed wetlands, vegetated retention basins or riparian buffers that treat contaminated runoff, reduce pollutant loads and slow peak flows.

Develop and implement water stewardship practices based on site‑level water assessments, while engaging in watershed-level resource management through stakeholder collaboration

Action area: Water stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Conduct site-wide water audits to identify high-consumption processes and efficiency opportunities, and collaborate with basin stakeholders to coordinate water abstraction, reuse and discharge, improving water efficiency, availability and quality under local conditions.

Reduce water use in operations through efficiency measures, process water recovery, and alternative water sources, particularly in water-stressed areas

Action area: Water stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Assess site water risks and adapt operations by increasing water reuse, implementing closed-loop systems, using reclaimed water, optimizing cooling and cleaning, and aligning water use with local availability to reduce freshwater demand and improve resilience.

Enable water-efficient downstream processes and enhance water availability and quality through nature‑based solutions

Action area: Water stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Use

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Support customers with process chemicals that reduce water use and wastewater generation, while implementing nature-based treatment and watershed solutions that improve runoff quality, groundwater recharge and catchment resilience.

End of Life
Chemical

Support customers with process chemicals that reduce water use and wastewater generation, while implementing nature-based treatment and watershed solutions that improve runoff quality, groundwater recharge and catchment resilience.

Reduce 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

Chemical

How the action applies

Assess site water risks and adapt operations by increasing water reuse, implementing closed-loop systems, using reclaimed water, optimizing cooling and cleaning, and aligning water use with local availability to reduce freshwater demand and improve resilience.

Each action above applies to one or more stages of your sector’s value chain. These stages have been aligned 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 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

Transform supply chains through cross-sector collaboration, aligning on standards, sharing best practices, and scaling joint innovation models

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Pilot low-impact products and circular feedstock models, collaborate across industry to identify prioritize and reduce the most material and ecotoxic effluents, share data, metrics and lessons learned, and embed proven practices into supplier engagement and internal processes to accelerate adoption and scaling across value chains.

Distribution
Chemical

Pilot low-impact products and circular feedstock models, collaborate across industry to identify prioritize and reduce the most material and ecotoxic effluents, share data, metrics and lessons learned, and embed proven practices into supplier engagement and internal processes to accelerate adoption and scaling across value chains.

Manufacturing
Chemical

Pilot low-impact products and circular feedstock models, collaborate across industry to identify prioritize and reduce the most material and ecotoxic effluents, share data, metrics and lessons learned, and embed proven practices into supplier engagement and internal processes to accelerate adoption and scaling across value chains.

Use
Chemical

Pilot low-impact products and circular feedstock models, collaborate across industry to identify prioritize and reduce the most material and ecotoxic effluents, share data, metrics and lessons learned, and embed proven practices into supplier engagement and internal processes to accelerate adoption and scaling across value chains.

End of Life
Chemical

Pilot low-impact products and circular feedstock models, collaborate across industry to identify prioritize and reduce the most material and ecotoxic effluents, share data, metrics and lessons learned, and embed proven practices into supplier engagement and internal processes to accelerate adoption and scaling across value chains.

Advocate for policy and regulatory frameworks that support nature-positive outcomes

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Shape enabling regulation by engaging policymakers and industry bodies to advocate for stricter standards (e.g., water discharge, plastics), contribute sector data, and co-develop practical implementation pathways for nature-positive policies.

Distribution
Chemical

Shape enabling regulation by engaging policymakers and industry bodies to advocate for stricter standards (e.g., water discharge, plastics), contribute sector data, and co-develop practical implementation pathways for nature-positive policies.

Manufacturing
Chemical

Shape enabling regulation by engaging policymakers and industry bodies to advocate for stricter standards (e.g., water discharge, plastics), contribute sector data, and co-develop practical implementation pathways for nature-positive policies.

Use
Chemical

Shape enabling regulation by engaging policymakers and industry bodies to advocate for stricter standards (e.g., water discharge, plastics), contribute sector data, and co-develop practical implementation pathways for nature-positive policies.

End of Life
Chemical

Shape enabling regulation by engaging policymakers and industry bodies to advocate for stricter standards (e.g., water discharge, plastics), contribute sector data, and co-develop practical implementation pathways for nature-positive policies.

Engage business leadership to accelerate adoption and scaling of nature-positive practices across the sector

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Facilitate executive-level exchanges with early adopters to share implementation experience, co-develop new approaches and translate proven practices into actionable roadmaps and accelerate uptake and scaling of nature-positive solutions across the sector.

Distribution
Chemical

Facilitate executive-level exchanges with early adopters to share implementation experience, co-develop new approaches and translate proven practices into actionable roadmaps and accelerate uptake and scaling of nature-positive solutions across the sector.

Manufacturing
Chemical

Facilitate executive-level exchanges with early adopters to share implementation experience, co-develop new approaches and translate proven practices into actionable roadmaps and accelerate uptake and scaling of nature-positive solutions across the sector.

Use
Chemical

Facilitate executive-level exchanges with early adopters to share implementation experience, co-develop new approaches and translate proven practices into actionable roadmaps and accelerate uptake and scaling of nature-positive solutions across the sector.

End of Life
Chemical

Facilitate executive-level exchanges with early adopters to share implementation experience, co-develop new approaches and translate proven practices into actionable roadmaps and accelerate uptake and scaling of nature-positive solutions across the sector.

Promote adoption and implementation of nature-related disclosure frameworks, enabling transparent performance reporting and sharing of best practices to support replication and scaling

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Support suppliers with implementation guidance, integrate disclosure requirements into engagement programs, and share site-level data and practical examples to improve reporting consistency and accelerate replication of effective practices.

Distribution
Chemical

Support suppliers with implementation guidance, integrate disclosure requirements into engagement programs, and share site-level data and practical examples to improve reporting consistency and accelerate replication of effective practices.

Manufacturing
Chemical

Support suppliers with implementation guidance, integrate disclosure requirements into engagement programs, and share site-level data and practical examples to improve reporting consistency and accelerate replication of effective practices.

Use
Chemical

Support suppliers with implementation guidance, integrate disclosure requirements into engagement programs, and share site-level data and practical examples to improve reporting consistency and accelerate replication of effective practices.

End of Life
Chemical

Support suppliers with implementation guidance, integrate disclosure requirements into engagement programs, and share site-level data and practical examples to improve reporting consistency and accelerate replication of effective practices.

Optimize land use through efficient site design and redevelopment of brownfield areas

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Increase site capacity through vertical and higher-density storage, automated warehousing and multi-storey parking, while remediating and redeveloping contaminated or underused areas to avoid expansion onto undeveloped land.

Optimize land use in downstream logistics and distribution

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Distribution

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Consolidate product distribution through shared chemical terminals, multi-user storage hubs and shared distribution centers. Use common storage and transport infrastructure serving multiple customers to reduce land-take and duplication of downstream facilities.

Incentivize the use of land at sourcing locations

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Prioritize feedstocks from recycled materials or residues to avoid additional land conversion, reducing pressure on forests and natural ecosystems linked to biomass production.

Incentivize 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

Chemical

How the action applies

Require suppliers to prioritize avoidance, then reduction of invasive species risks through biosecurity controls (e.g., equipment cleaning, raw material inspection, soil and water management), preventing transfer via biomass sourcing, bulk materials and transport systems.

Protect areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to operations

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Engage suppliers to avoid disturbance of significant biodiversity areas near extraction, farming or feedstock‑production sites, ensuring procurement does not drive habitat loss or degradation.

Raw Materials
Chemical

Engage suppliers to avoid disturbance of significant biodiversity areas near extraction, farming or feedstock‑production sites, ensuring procurement does not drive habitat loss or degradation.

Prevent, manage and control invasive species

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Distribution

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Prioritize avoidance, then reduction of species transfer by designing sealed packaging and contamination-controlled logistics for bulk shipments, and support customers in developing handling and treatment pathways to manage invasive species risks during product use and disposal.

Use
Chemical

Prioritize avoidance, then reduction of species transfer by designing sealed packaging and contamination-controlled logistics for bulk shipments, and support customers in developing handling and treatment pathways to manage invasive species risks during product use and disposal.

End of Life
Chemical

Prioritize avoidance, then reduction of species transfer by designing sealed packaging and contamination-controlled logistics for bulk shipments, and support customers in developing handling and treatment pathways to manage invasive species risks during product use and disposal.

Each action above applies to one or more stages of your sector’s value chain. These stages have been aligned 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 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

Implement due diligence and traceability systems and engage suppliers to improve sustainable sourcing practices

Action area: Sustainable sourcing

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

“Engage suppliers through training and joint improvement plans to strengthen land, water and biodiversity practices, supported by risk screening and traceability tools that verify material origin and sustainability attributes, with enhanced transparency through mapping to lower‑tier suppliers.

Incorporate human rights safeguards aligned with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights into supplier agreements.”

Each action above applies to one or more stages of your sector’s value chain. These stages have been aligned 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 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

Use life‑cycle assessment (LCA) to prioritize product designs that reduce GHG emissions in downstream use

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Use

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Systematically apply product-level LCA across the portfolio to identify priority areas for emissions reductions, supply performance chemicals (e.g., catalysts, additives) that enable lower temperature, pressure or processing times in downstream manufacturing, reducing energy demand, fuel use and associated GHG emissions in customer operations.

Reduce climate-related pressures through nature-based solutions and climate-resilient site and infrastructure design

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Establish vegetated buffers, windbreaks, green spaces and water features to reduce heat stress and improve climate resilience, while increasing capacity within existing site boundaries through debottlenecking.

Reduce climate change‑induced pressures in downstream processes

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Distribution

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Install green or reflective roofs, shaded loading areas, permeable paving and bioswales at distribution centers and logistics hubs to reduce heat accumulation, limit heat stress and improve resilience to high temperatures, particularly in hot regions.

Reduce operational GHG emissions through energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy recovery, and deployment of low‑carbon technologies

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Source renewable energy, engage suppliers on decarbonization, electrify processes and utilities, recover waste heat, optimize energy use through digitalization, replace fossil-based process heat with low-carbon alternatives, and implement site-level net-zero transition plans.

Manufacturing
Chemical

Source renewable energy, engage suppliers on decarbonization, electrify processes and utilities, recover waste heat, optimize energy use through digitalization, replace fossil-based process heat with low-carbon alternatives, and implement site-level net-zero transition plans.

Enhance local climate adaptation at sourcing locations through nature-based solutions

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Support revegetation and green infrastructure at supplier sites to increase shading and evapotranspiration, reducing local heat stress and improving micro-climate stability around production areas.

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

Chemical

How the action applies

Set GHG targets aligned with 1.5°C, including scope 1 and 2 baselines, interim milestones and externally verified monitoring systems guiding operational decarbonization.

Each action above applies to one or more stages of your sector’s value chain. These stages have been aligned 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 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

Prevent water pollution or contamination through operational controls, process optimization and monitoring systems

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Monitor priority pollutants and treat wastewater, develop partnerships with municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants to strengthen removal of ecotoxic chemicals, optimize processes to prevent pollution, recover chemicals, separate contaminated streams and stormwater, and apply real-time controls to minimize releases and protect water quality.

Integrate water‑protection criteria into product design and formulation

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Screen products and formulations for aquatic-risk characteristics and integrate water-quality considerations into product development, using hazard and life-cycle assessments (LCA) to prioritize redesign, substitution and mitigation of hazardous releases.

Integrate soil‑protection criteria into product design and formulation

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Evaluate products for PFAS and other persistent, mobile or soil-toxic substances, and integrate soil-impact assessments into R&D to prioritize substitution, apply green chemistry principles, and prevent future soil contamination risks through design.

Prevent and reduce soil pollution through equipment integrity, leak prevention and safe management of hazardous residues

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Implement secondary containment, leak detection, preventive maintenance and enclosed transfer systems, and recover catalysts, chemicals and process residues for reuse to minimize spills, fugitive releases and soil contamination risks.

Prevent and reduce air pollution from processing and manufacturing operations

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Prevent and reduce air pollution from processing and manufacturing operations by controlling emissions at source, ensuring all facilities meet and go beyond site-level emissions regulations, optimizing combustion and ventilation systems, and implementing leak detection and repair programs to minimize fugitive releases.

Prevent downstream releases of pollutants and harmful substances during product use, handling and storage

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

Use

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Promote controlled product use, customer education, secure downstream storage and transfer, and reformulations that reduce releases of persistent or poorly biodegradable substances, minimizing pollution risks to water and soil.

Monitor and prevent water pollution at sourcing locations

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Require key suppliers to assess and mitigate impacts on water quality and flow, control effluent and runoff, protect natural filtration systems, and report wastewater KPIs (e.g., COD, hazardous substances), with sourcing linked to measurable improvements.

Ensure suppliers manage pollution and waste through compliant systems and effective governance measures

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Integrate water-quality and waste-management requirements into procurement by requiring suppliers to meet wastewater discharge standards, monitor key pollutants, and use licensed facilities for treatment, recycling and disposal to prevent environmental contamination.

Ensure suppliers prevent soil pollution through safe storage, handling and containment systems

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Ensure suppliers implement spill‑prevention measures, safe storage and secondary containment, and engineering controls for material handling and transfer (e.g., closed transfer systems, dry‑break couplings) to avoid accidental releases and long‑term soil contamination.

Reduce use of harmful chemicals

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Chemical

How the action applies

Replace substances with high aquatic toxicity, persistence or bioaccumulation potential and apply green chemistry principles to reduce hazardous by-products, and use life-cycle and hazard assessments to guide selection of safer alternatives.

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

Chemical

How the action applies

Prioritize avoidance, then reduction of disturbance from 24/7 operations by limiting continuous equipment noise, shielding and directing process lighting (e.g., yards, flare or storage areas), avoiding night-time illumination that disrupts nocturnal species.

Each action above applies to one or more stages of your sector’s value chain. These stages have been aligned 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 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