Hazardous and non-hazardous waste generated by type
Unit : Metric tonnes (t)
Indicator : Waste generation and disposal
Metric Type : Pressure
Frameworks alignment notes
Target example
[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
Value chain stage
Metric assessment
Relevance: High
Feasibility: High
Additional Metric Notes
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 Landscape deep dives: Mekong Delta, VA - rice (+ aquaculture rotation) - Key indicator for this biome where pesticide pollution (including improper disposal of waste) is high due to unregluted use and lack of farmer training