Reduction in waste generated relative to baseline as a result of technological or process changes
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Metric tonnes (t)
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 7
TNFD A2.1 Reduction in waste generated relative to baseline as a result of technological or process changes.
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 reduce [waste type] by [target amount, in absolute tonnes, or percentage] by [target year], compared to a [baseline year] baseline.
Target source: WBCSD target template
Sector
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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 MaterialsEnd 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:Medium
Feasibility:Medium
Additional Metric Notes
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More details or context about the metric not captured above.
• Nitrogen oxides (NO2 , NO and NO3);
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
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
Adopt extended producer responsibility models to control end-of-life waste