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.
GBF
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Aligned with United Nations Global Biodiversity Framework
TNFD
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Aligned with Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures
GBF Target 18, Target 14
TNFD A23.1
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 rate of reuse and recycling of [waste type or product/material outflows] by [target 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 Materials
Manufacturing
Use
End 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:
Low
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
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Use recycled, renewable, or biodegradable materials to reduce reliance on virgin and fossil-based resources
Description
Value chain stage
Manufacturing
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
Raw Materials
Built Environment
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Reduce water consumption by maximizing the recovery of process water and by using alternative water resources
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Reduce water consumption by maximizing the recovery of process water and by using alternative water resources
Description
Value chain stage
Manufacturing
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
Use
Built Environment
E.g., surface runoff and rooftop rainwater harvesting.
Back
Promote the reuse, recovery, and recycling of residuals and by-products to reduce waste
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Promote the reuse, recovery, and recycling of residuals and by-products to reduce waste
Description
Value chain stage
Manufacturing
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
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Minimize waste from single-use packaging by redesigning products and systems to prioritize circularity
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Minimize waste from single-use packaging by redesigning products and systems to prioritize circularity
Description
Value chain stage
Raw Materials
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
How the action applies
E.g., single-use plastic.
Back
Optimize waste segregation processes to facilitate upcycling, reuse or sale of byproducts of wastestreams
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Optimize waste segregation processes to facilitate upcycling, reuse or sale of byproducts of wastestreams
Description
Value chain stage
End of Life
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
Back
Prevent pollution or contamination of water bodies
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Prevent pollution or contamination of water bodies
Description
Value chain stage
Manufacturing
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
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Design processes and products to minimize waste and maximize circularity
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Design processes and products to minimize waste and maximize circularity
Description
Value chain stage
Manufacturing
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
Raw Materials
Built Environment
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Encourage sustainable behaviors among building users to reduce energy use
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Encourage sustainable behaviors among building users to reduce energy use
Description
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
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Adopt extended producer responsibility models to control end-of-life waste
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Adopt extended producer responsibility models to control end-of-life waste
Description
Value chain stage
Raw Materials
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
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