Number of incidents of non-compliance with environmental permits, standards and regulations
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Number (#)
Indicator
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Indicators were developed by WBCSD. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Compliance with regulations and standards
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.
Target 14
IF-EN-160a.1
Target example
[Company name] will aim to reduce the number of incidents of non-compliance with environmental permits, standards, and regulations by [amount, in absolute number 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.
Built Environment
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 MaterialsManufacturingUseEnd of Life
Metric assessment
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The relevance and feasibility scores were determined by WBCSD member companies. Learn more on the Methodology page.
Relevance:Medium
Feasibility:Medium
Related actions
Select and manage native, local plants species on-site and in landscaping to retain biodiversity
Reduce disturbances (e.g., light, noise, vibration) from operations on surrounding environment
Minimize the release of untreated blackwater, greywater and bilge from shipping
Minimize waste from single-use packaging by redesigning products and systems to prioritize circularity
Optimize waste segregation processes to facilitate upcycling, reuse or sale of byproducts of wastestreams
Prevent pollution or contamination of water bodies
Develop appropriate environmental management plans to avoid and reduce soil compaction
Ensure safe landfill disposal sites (e.g., regulation, planning and management)
Adopt extended producer responsibility models to control end-of-life waste
Adopt nature-based solutions
Avoid establishing operations in / adjacent to areas of significant biodiversity value
Avoid establishing operations in/adjacent to water-stressed areas
Avoid establishing waste management facilities in or adjacent to areas of significant biodiversity value
Create buffer zones/ecological corridors around valuable ecosystems