Recovery potential - Percentage of outflow materials with the potential for recovery at the end of life
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Percentage (%) (of kilograms or cubic meters)
Indicator
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Indicators were developed by WBCSD. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Waste minimized, reused, composted or recycled
Metric type
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The category of nature-related metrics. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Response
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 Target 16
WBCSD CTI 42 - Outflow
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 amount of [outflow material] with the potential for recovery at the end of life by [target amount, in absolute kg or m3, or percentage] in [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 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: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
Promote the reuse, recovery, and recycling of residuals and by-products to reduce waste
Minimize waste from single-use packaging by redesigning products and systems to prioritize circularity
Optimize waste segregation processes to facilitate upcycling, reuse or sale of byproducts of wastestreams
Design processes and products to minimize waste and maximize circularity