Number of incidents of non-compliance associated with water quality permits, standards and regulations | WBCSD

Number of incidents of non-compliance associated with water quality permits, standards and regulations

Unit

: Number (#)

Indicator

: Compliance with regulations and standards

Metric type

: Response

Framework alignment notes

E2-4, AR 25(b)

BP.C2.2

303-4 d

Refer to AMR's Industry Alliance Framework for alignment to metric

WHO Guidance

T7, T14

Target example

[Company name] will maintain zero incidents of non-compliance with water permits, standards, and regulations annually

Target Source: WBCSD target template

Sector

Pharmaceutical

Value chain stage

Raw Materials Manufacturing End of Life

Metric assessment

Relevance: High

Feasibility: High

Related actions

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

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

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