Percentage of biological materials (and biofuels used for non-energy purposes) used to manufacture products and services (including packaging) that is sustainably sourced
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Percentage (%)
Indicator
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Indicators were developed by WBCSD. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Resource consumption
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.
Refer to the PSCI's Decarbonization Playbook for the Pharmaceutical Industry for alignment to the metric
WHO Guidance
GBF Target 7
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 increase the percentage of biological materials used to manufacture products and services that are sustainably sourced by [target amount]% 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.
Pharmaceutical
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 MaterialsManufacturingEnd 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:High
Feasibility:Low
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
Use recycled, renewable, or biodegradable materials to reduce reliance on virgin and fossil-based resources
Reduce operational waste through improved material efficiency and reuse
Reduce APIs (including antibiotics) in the environment by designing more biodegradable pharmaceuticals that decompose faster in the environment after excretion
Design processes and products to minimize waste and maximize circularity
Engage and collaborate with suppliers to adopt innovative, sustainable, and circular materials and solutions