Proportion of suppliers committed to and effectively implementing sustainable production | WBCSD

Proportion of suppliers committed to and effectively implementing sustainable production

Unit

: Percentage (%)

Indicator

: Resource consumption

Metric type

: Pressure

Framework alignment notes

A22.4

Refer to PSCI's Responsible Sourcing Guides

T1, T2, T10, T11, T16

Target example

[Company name] will engage [target amount]% of its suppliers on commitment to and effective implementation of sustainable production by [target year]

Target Source: WBCSD target template

Sector

Pharmaceutical

Value chain stage

Raw Materials Manufacturing

Metric assessment

Relevance: Medium

Feasibility: Medium

Related actions

Restore and protect watersheds at the water catchment level across the supply chain by supporting or funding local initiatives and projects

Set a no conversion of natural ecosystems target within supply chains and obtain correct certifications from suppliers for agricultural inputs

Reduce operational waste through improved material efficiency and reuse

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

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

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

Engage and collaborate with suppliers to adopt innovative, sustainable, and circular materials and solutions