Volume of wastewater sludge treated, reused or recycled
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.
: Wastewater discharged
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.
ESRS E3-4 28c
CDP 9.2.9
SBTN: Water pollution - Nutrient loading via wastewater
Refer to AMR's Common Antibiotic Manufacturing Framework for alignment to metric
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
GBF Target 7, Target 11, 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 proportion of [wastewater sludge] that is [treated, reused, recycled] in [business activity or facility] 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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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.
Reduce water use and wastage, particularly in water-stressed areas
Reduce operational waste through improved material efficiency and reuse
Reduce upstream water use by engaging with suppliers and encouraging the adoption of more water-efficient processes, particularly in water-stressed areas
Reduce waste to landfill by introducing a waste hierarchy into management systems
Reduce water and soil pollution risk from APIs, especially antibiotics, harmful chemicals and other relevant substances from manufacturing sites
Reduce APIs (including antibiotics) in the environment by investing in and supporting the development of technologies that enhance the removal of pharmaceutical residues from wastewater