Proportion of products that undergo a full or simplified Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), calculated using revenues as the denominator

Unit

: Percentage (%)

Indicator

: Resource consumption

Metric type

: Pressure

Framework alignment notes

ESRS This metric is aligned with the requirements of the framework.

TNFD BP.A23.0

Refer to EFPIA's Clear Steps Toward a Greener Future - Pharmaceutical Sector’s Environmental Sustainability Statement (10.06.24) for alignment to metric

GBF Target 7, Target 16

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 assess [target amount]% of products—accounting for [target amount]%% of total revenue—undergo a full or simplified Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) by [target year], compared to a [baseline year] baseline, to better understand and manage nature-related dependencies and impacts

Target source: WBCSD target template

Sector

Pharmaceutical

Value chain stage

Raw Materials Manufacturing End of Life

Metric assessment

Relevance: High

Feasibility: Medium

Related actions

Use recycled, renewable, or biodegradable materials to reduce reliance on virgin and fossil-based resources

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

Reduce GHG emissions in products

Reduce operational waste through improved material efficiency and reuse

Reduce solid waste generated from the disposal of used pharmaceutical products through public education and information campaigns encouraging correct packaging and device disposal

Reduce the release of non-GHG air pollutants from waste air through interventions including, but not limited to, enhanced air filtration systems or production step efficiency measures

Reduce upstream water use by engaging with suppliers and encouraging the adoption of more water-efficient processes, particularly in water-stressed areas

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Proportion of products that undergo a full or simplified Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), calculated using revenues as the denominator

Framework alignment notes

Target example
i

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.

Sector

Value chain stage

Metric assessment

Related actions

Use recycled, renewable, or biodegradable materials to reduce reliance on virgin and fossil-based resources

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

Reduce GHG emissions in products

Reduce operational waste through improved material efficiency and reuse

Reduce solid waste generated from the disposal of used pharmaceutical products through public education and information campaigns encouraging correct packaging and device disposal

Reduce the release of non-GHG air pollutants from waste air through interventions including, but not limited to, enhanced air filtration systems or production step efficiency measures

Reduce upstream water use by engaging with suppliers and encouraging the adoption of more water-efficient processes, particularly in water-stressed areas

Reduce water and soil pollution risk from APIs, especially antibiotics, harmful chemicals and other relevant substances from manufacturing sites

Minimize waste from single-use packaging by redesigning products and systems to prioritize circularity

Design processes and products to minimize waste and maximize circularity

Develop and implement sourcing guidelines that prioritize sustainable commodities and suppliers committed to sustainable practices

Proportion of products that undergo a full or simplified Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), calculated using revenues as the denominator

Framework alignment notes

Target example i 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.

Sector

Value chain stage

Metric assessment

Related actions

Use recycled, renewable, or biodegradable materials to reduce reliance on virgin and fossil-based resources

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

Reduce GHG emissions in products

Reduce operational waste through improved material efficiency and reuse

Reduce solid waste generated from the disposal of used pharmaceutical products through public education and information campaigns encouraging correct packaging and device disposal

Reduce the release of non-GHG air pollutants from waste air through interventions including, but not limited to, enhanced air filtration systems or production step efficiency measures

Reduce upstream water use by engaging with suppliers and encouraging the adoption of more water-efficient processes, particularly in water-stressed areas

Reduce water and soil pollution risk from APIs, especially antibiotics, harmful chemicals and other relevant substances from manufacturing sites

Minimize waste from single-use packaging by redesigning products and systems to prioritize circularity

Design processes and products to minimize waste and maximize circularity

Develop and implement sourcing guidelines that prioritize sustainable commodities and suppliers committed to sustainable practices

Target example
i

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.