Number of incidents of non-compliance associated with soil quality permits, standards and regulations
Unit
: Number (#)
Indicator
: Compliance with regulations and standards
Metric Type
: Response
Frameworks alignment notes
E2-4, AR 25(b)
BP.C2.2
Refer to AMR's Industry Alliance Framework for alignment to metric
WHO Guidance
T7, T14
Target example
[Company name] will reduce the number of incidents of non-compliance with environmental permits, standards, and regulations by [amount, in absolute number or percentage] by [target date] compared to a [baseline year] baseline.
Target Source: WBCSD target template
Sector
Pharmaceutical
Value chain stage
Raw MaterialsManufacturingEnd of Life
Metric assessment
Relevance:Medium
Feasibility:Medium
Related Actions
Reduce waste to landfill by introducing a waste hierarchy into management systems
Reduce water and soil pollution risk from APIs, especially antibiotics, harmful chemicals and other relevant substances from manufacturing sites
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
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