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 proportion of sites producing and effectively implementing nature action plans to [target percentage] by [target year], compared with a [baseline year] baseline.
Target source: Adapted from SBTN Land Target
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 MaterialsManufacturing
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:High
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
Reduce water use and wastage, particularly in water-stressed areas
Restore and protect watersheds at the water catchment level across the supply chain by supporting or funding local initiatives and projects
Restore degraded or converted ecosystems in the supply chain through engagement with suppliers and CDMOs to implement and promote landscape restoration or regeneration in and around their new/existing operations site
Set a no conversion of natural ecosystems target within supply chains and obtain correct certifications from suppliers for agricultural inputs
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
Protect areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to operations
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
Develop and implement sourcing guidelines that prioritize sustainable commodities and suppliers committed to sustainable practices
Engage and invest in the restoration or afforestation of degraded land within or around operations
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