Total weight of waste generated by type (hazardous/non-hazardous)
Unit : Kilograms (kg), Tonnes (t)
Indicator : Waste generation and disposal
Metric Type : Pressure
Frameworks alignment notes
Forest, Pulp and Paper
C2.2 Weight of hazardous and nonhazardous waste generated by type
306 Waste
306-3-a - Total weight of waste generated in metric tons, and a breakdown of this total by composition of the waste
The GRI guidance explicitly mentions: ….the type of waste, such as hazardous waste or non-hazardous waste; should be reported
ESRS E5 E5-5 37a Total waste generated
ESRS E5 E5-5 39 Total amount of hazardous waste and radioactive waste generated by the undertaking, where radioactive waste is defined in Article 3(7) of Council Directive 2011/70/Euratom.
Target example
[Company name] will reduce [type of waste] waste generated per [relative unit] by [target amount]% by [target year] compared to the [baseline year] baseline.
Target Source: WBCSD target template
Sector
Value chain stage
Metric assessment
Relevance: High
Feasibility: High
Additional information
Product Category: Timber and wood products, Pulp and paper, Biomass energy, Innovative bio-based products, Textiles
Location: Rural, Urban