Reduction in waste generated relative to baseline as a result of technological or process changes

Unit

: Metric tonnes (t)

Indicator

: Waste minimized, reused, composted or recycled

Metric type

: Response

Framework alignment notes

GBF Target 7

TNFD A2.1 Reduction in waste generated relative to baseline as a result of technological or process changes.

Target example
i

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

Energy

Value chain stage

Raw Materials Manufacturing

Metric assessment

Relevance: Medium

Feasibility: Medium

Related actions

Use recycled, renewable, or biodegradable materials to reduce reliance on virgin and fossil-based resources

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

Implement due diligence and traceability systems for all raw materials, ensuring that all materials used in the production stage are sourced sustainably

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Reduction in waste generated relative to baseline as a result of technological or process changes

Framework alignment notes

Target example
i

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.

Sector

Value chain stage

Metric assessment

Related actions

Use recycled, renewable, or biodegradable materials to reduce reliance on virgin and fossil-based resources

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

Implement due diligence and traceability systems for all raw materials, ensuring that all materials used in the production stage are sourced sustainably

Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement policies and administrative measures that reduce their impact on natural capital

Reduction in waste generated relative to baseline as a result of technological or process changes

Framework alignment notes

Target example i 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.

Sector

Value chain stage

Metric assessment

Related actions

Use recycled, renewable, or biodegradable materials to reduce reliance on virgin and fossil-based resources

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

Implement due diligence and traceability systems for all raw materials, ensuring that all materials used in the production stage are sourced sustainably

Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement policies and administrative measures that reduce their impact on natural capital

Target example
i

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.