Sustainability Command Center 15 items
Circular Economy & Waste Management Checklist
Assess programs for waste reduction, material circularity, and resource efficiency against circular economy principles and the waste hierarchy.
ISO 59004EU Waste Framework DirectiveGRI 306
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Waste Inventory & Baseline
- Has a comprehensive inventory of waste streams by type and hazard classification been compiled? *
- Are waste quantities measured and tracked with a documented baseline? *
- Have the significant waste-related impacts across the value chain been assessed? *
- Enter total waste generated in metric tonnes for the reporting period.
Waste Hierarchy Application
- Are prevention and reduction measures prioritized at the top of the waste hierarchy? *
- Are reuse and preparing-for-reuse programs in place? *
- Is waste diverted from disposal through recycling and recovery? *
- Is waste directed to disposal (landfill, incineration) minimized and quantified? *
Material Circularity
- Is the share of recycled or renewable input material in products tracked? *
- Are products designed for durability, repairability, and recyclability? *
- Are material circularity indicators (e.g., MCI) or resource productivity metrics calculated? *
- Are take-back, refurbishment, or remanufacturing schemes in place? *
Governance & Targets
- Are quantified waste diversion or zero-waste-to-landfill targets established? *
- Are downstream waste contractors and recyclers audited for responsible handling? *
- Is progress against circular economy targets reported to stakeholders? *
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