Hazardous and non-hazardous waste generated by type
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Metric tonnes (t)
Indicator
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Indicators were developed by WBCSD. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Waste generation and disposal
Metric type
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The category of nature-related metrics. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Pressure
Framework alignment notes
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The details of a metric’s alignment to each framework, including where the same or similar metric can be found within the listed framework.
GBF Target 7
TNFD C2.2
ESRS E5-5
Target example
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An example target and the target source are presented to illustrate how a target could be set for this metric. Learn more on the Methodology page.
[Company name] will reduce hazardous and non-hazardous waste by [target amount, in absolute MT, or percentage] by [target year], compared to a [baseline year] baseline.
Target source: WBCSD target template
Sector
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Each metric applies to one sector.
Agri-food
Value chain stage
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Each metric applies to one or more stages of the value chain aligned with the associated actions.
Raw Materials
Metric assessment
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The relevance and feasibility scores were determined by WBCSD member companies. Learn more on the Methodology page.
Relevance:High
Feasibility:High
Additional Metric Notes
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More details or context about the metric not captured above.
Rationale:
Waste production can be a key source of pollution, therefore it is important to know how much waste is generated by type in order to establish a baseline and set targets for improvements. See TNFD sector guidance for further details on plastics and packaging.
Additional/complementary metrics:
Disaggregation by type, including plastics
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
Reduce air, soil and pollution from waste generation and disposal