The rates of recyclable content in products packaging
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Percentage (%)
Indicator
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Indicators were developed by WBCSD. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Resource consumption
Metric type
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The category of nature-related metrics. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Pressure
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.
ESRS E5-5 36c
CDP 10.5.1
GRI 301-2-a
Refer to the PSCI's Decarbonization Playbook for the Pharmaceutical Industry for alignment to the metric
Refer to PSCI's Environmental Survey For Suppliers
WHO Guidance
Refer to EFPIA's Clear Steps Toward a Greener Future - Pharmaceutical Sector’s Environmental Sustainability Statement (10.06.24) for alignment to metric
GBF Target 7, Target 16
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 and recycling of product packaging for [product type] 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.
Pharmaceutical
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:High
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
Reduce operational waste through improved material efficiency and reuse
Reduce solid waste generated from the disposal of used pharmaceutical products through public education and information campaigns encouraging correct packaging and device disposal
Reduce waste to landfill by introducing a waste hierarchy into management systems
Minimize waste from single-use packaging by redesigning products and systems to prioritize circularity
Design processes and products to minimize waste and maximize circularity