Stage 3 (ACT): Embark on projects to improve and meet targets

Businesses should establish clear, achievable targets to guide long-term waste management efforts. Common types of targets that you can consider include:

When setting your target, you can reference targets set by industry leaders or peers, mandatory targets imposed for your industry (if any), as well as national / sectoral benchmarks or goals by national agencies or industry associations.

To improve waste management, you can apply 3R principles to address different waste streams generated from your operations.

You should continue to evaluate and enhance the performance of your waste management programme by reviewing:

• Progress against established targets for waste reduction and recycling
• Cost savings from implemented initiatives
• Measures that yield greater impact on waste reduction
• Areas requiring further improvement or adjustment

Management and stakeholders should be kept informed of efforts and the progress towards targets to demonstrate your businesses' environmental commitment and achievements. For best practices in sustainability communication, explore our dedicated page on sustainability reporting.

Explore case studies of local businesses embarking on their sustainability journey: Case Studies.