Volume of pollutants removed from land, atmosphere, ocean and freshwater
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.
: Pollutants removed from the environment
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 A2.2 Volume of pollutants removed from land, atmosphere, ocean and freshwater
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 volume of pollutants removed from [land, atmosphere, ocean and/or freshwater] at [target location(s)] by [target amount, absolute or percentage] by [target year], compared with a [baseline year] baseline.
Target source: WBCSD target template
Sector
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Each metric applies to one sector.
Energy
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 MaterialsManufacturing
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:Low
Additional Metric Notes
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More details or context about the metric not captured above.
• Sulphur oxides (SO2 , SO, SO3, SOX); and
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
Repurpose buildings by avoiding full demolition and designing deconstruction processes for the materials to be reused and repurposed
Develop and implement sourcing guidelines that prioritize sustainable commodities and suppliers committed to sustainable practices