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

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

How the action applies

Coming soon

Reduce operational waste through improved material efficiency and reuse

Action area: Circularity & waste

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

How the action applies

Coming soon

Reduce solid waste generated from the disposal of used pharmaceutical products through public education and information campaigns encouraging correct packaging and device disposal

Action area: Circularity & waste

Description

Value chain stage

End of Life

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

How the action applies

Coming soon

Reduce waste to landfill by introducing a waste hierarchy into management systems

Action area: Circularity & waste

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

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

End of Life

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

How the action applies

E.g., single-use plastic.

Design processes and products to minimize waste and maximize circularity

Action area: Circularity & waste

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

How the action applies

Coming soon

Engage and collaborate with suppliers to adopt innovative, sustainable, and circular materials and solutions

Action area: Circularity & waste

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

How the action applies

E.g., wind turbines from fabric, turbine reefs.

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

Restore degraded or converted ecosystems in the supply chain through engagement with suppliers and CDMOs to implement and promote landscape restoration or regeneration in and around their new/existing operations site

Action area: Ecosystem restoration

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

How the action applies

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

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

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. 

Water stewardship actions

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

Action area: Water stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

How the action applies

Coming soon

Restore and protect watersheds at the water basin-level in regions linked to direct operations by supporting or funding local initiatives and projects

Action area: Water stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

How the action applies

Coming soon

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

Pharmaceutical

How the action applies

Coming soon

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

Pharmaceutical

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

Protect areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to operations

Action area: Nature stewardship

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

How the action applies

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

Pharmaceutical

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

Set a no conversion of natural ecosystems target within supply chains and obtain correct certifications from suppliers for agricultural inputs

Action area: Sustainable sourcing

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

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

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

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 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

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

Pharmaceutical

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

Pharmaceutical

How the action applies

Coming soon

Reduce GHG emissions in products

Action area: GHG & climate

Description

Value chain stage

End of Life

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

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 the release of non-GHG air pollutants from waste air through interventions including, but not limited to, enhanced air filtration systems or production step efficiency measures

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

How the action applies

Coming soon

Reduce water and soil pollution risk from APIs, especially antibiotics, harmful chemicals and other relevant substances from manufacturing sites

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

How the action applies

Coming soon

Reduce air, water and soil pollution (including non-GHG emissions) from agriculture-related pharmaceutical manufacturing feedstocks by engaging with suppliers and encouraging the adoption of less polluting methods in alignment with a Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) Landscape Engagement Target

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

How the action applies

Coming soon

Reduce APIs (including antibiotics) in the environment by designing more biodegradable pharmaceuticals that decompose faster in the environment after excretion

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

End of Life

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

How the action applies

Coming soon

Reduce APIs (including antibiotics) in the environment by investing in and supporting the development of technologies that enhance the removal of pharmaceutical residues from wastewater

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

End of Life

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

How the action applies

Coming soon

Reduce APIs (including antibiotics) in the environment through public education and information campaigns encouraging correct medicine disposal

Action area: Mitigate pollution

Description

Value chain stage

End of Life

Sector of stage operator

Pharmaceutical

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