Table 4

Description of environmental disclosure items

CE-related disclosure
Emissions categoryInnovation categoryResource use category
TitleTitleTitle
DescriptionDescriptionDescription
VOC or particulate matter emissions reductionEco-Design productsEnvironmental materials sourcing
Does the company report on initiatives to reduce, substitute or phase out volatile organic compounds (VOC) or particulate matter less than ten microns in diameter (PM10)?Does the company report on specific products which are designed for reuse, recycling or the reduction of environmental impacts?Does the company claim to use environmental criteria (e.g. life cycle assessment) to source or eliminate materials?
NOx and SOx emissions reductionTake-back and recycling initiativesToxic chemicals reduction
Does the company report on initiatives to reduce, reuse, recycle, substitute or phase out SOx (sulfur oxides) or NOx (nitrogen oxides) emissions?Does the company report about take-back procedures and recycling programs to reduce the potential risks of products entering the environment?Does the company report on initiatives to reduce, reuse, substitute or phase out toxic chemicals or substances?
VOC emissions reductionProduct impact minimization 
Does the company report on initiatives to reduce, substitute or phase out volatile organic compounds (VOC)?Does the company report about take-back procedures and recycling programmes to reduce the potential risks of products entering the environment or does the company report about product features or services that will promote responsible and environmentally preferable use? 
Particulate matter emissions reductionGRI sustainability certifications 
Does the company report on initiatives to reduce, substitute or phase out particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10)?GRI standards represent guidelines for creating sustainable performance reports. They consist of a modular and interdependent structure to best create reports in the economic, social and environmental areas 
Waste reduction initiatives  
Does the company report on initiatives to recycle, reduce, reuse, substitute, treat or phase out total waste?  
E-waste reduction  
Does the company report on initiatives to recycle, reduce, reuse, substitute, treat or phase out e-waste?  

Source(s): Developed by authors

or Create an Account

Close Modal
Close Modal