Weight of hazardous and nonhazardous waste generated and disposed, by type
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.
: Waste generation and disposal
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.
TNFD C2.2 - Weight of hazardous and nonhazardous waste generated by type (tonnes), referring to sector-specific guidance for types of waste.
Weight of hazardous and nonhazardous waste (tonnes) disposed of, split into:
• Waste incinerated (with and without energy recovery);
• Waste sent to landfill; and
• Other disposal methods.
Weight of hazardous and nonhazardous waste (tonnes) diverted from landfill, split into waste:
• Reused;
• Recycled; and
• Other recovery operations
For EN, HB, RE, RS: Types of waste to report under the core global disclosure metric include:
• Slags, dusts, sludges, used oil, other solid waste that meet the TNFD definition of waste.
Oil & Gas - In reporting this core global disclosure metric, the organisation should include a breakdown by:
• Drilling waste (muds and cuttings);
• Scale and sludges; and
• Tailings.
In reporting this core global disclosure metric, the organisation should include:
• Waste that possesses any of the characteristics contained in Annex III of the Basel Convention, or that is considered to be hazardous by national legislation, including the percentage of transported waste shipped internationally (tonnes).
GRI 11: Oil and Gas Sector, GRI 306-3
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 reduce the amount of hazardous and non hazardous waste generated by [target amount, absolute or percentage] by [target year], compared with a [baseline year] baseline.
Target source: WBCSD target template
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:High
Additional Metric Notes
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More details or context about the metric not captured above.
ACT-D stage:
Disclose
Maturity stage:
Developing
Metric Contribution to Action:
Tracking waste generation and disposal supports efforts to minimize pollutant leakage into water systems and reduce contamination risks.
Observations/Successes/Challenges:
> Definitions of "hazardous" and "nonhazardous" waste vary across jurisdictions, making comparisons difficult.
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
Prevent pollution or contamination of water bodies