[Waste Management] follow SDG 12 and carbon removal

Matrix for awareness activities aligned with SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and carbon removal, along with example evaluation results:

Matrix: Awareness Activities & Evaluation Results

Activity	Target Group	SDG 12 Alignment	Carbon Removal Link	Evaluation Method	Example Results (2023)
Waste Segregation Workshop	Students, Staff	Teaches recycling/reuse (Target 12.5)	Reduces landfill methane emissions	Pre-/post-test surveys	85% of participants adopted correct waste segregation
E-Waste Collection Drive	Campus community	Promotes e-waste recycling (Target 12.4)	Prevents toxic leakage into ecosystems	Weight of e-waste collected	320 kg recycled (vs. 200 kg in 2022)
Energy Conservation Campaign	Faculty, Students	Encourages energy efficiency (Target 12.2)	Lowers carbon footprint	Electricity usage tracking	15% reduction in lab energy consumption
Tree Planting Initiative	Marine Tech students	Supports sustainable land use (Target 12.2)	Direct carbon sequestration	Survival rate of saplings	200 trees planted (90% survival rate)
MARPOL Annex VI Seminar	Trainees, Instructors	Cuts ship emissions (Target 12.4)	Links to low-carbon maritime practices	Participant feedback forms	100% could explain SOx/NOx regulations

Evaluation Metrics for SDG 12 & Carbon Impact:

1. Behavioral Change: Surveys/observations (e.g., waste habits, energy use).

2. Quantitative Outputs: Waste diverted (kg), energy saved (kWh), trees planted.

3. Regulatory Compliance: % of participants understanding MARPOL/SDG links.

Example Carbon Removal Outcome: The tree planting initiative (200 trees) may sequester ~2.6 metric tons of CO2/year (based on FAO estimates).

(Note: Adjust metrics based on local data and program scale.)

Office Sustainability & Compliance Activity Matrix

(Aligned with SDG 12, Carbon Reduction & Operational Efficiency)

Activity Category	Specific Action	Frequency	Responsible Party	Data Tracked	SDG Link	Carbon Impact	Evaluation Method	Example Result
Energy Management	LED light conversion	One-time	Facilities Team	kWh reduction, cost savings	SDG 12.2 (Efficiency)	CO2 reduction from lower usage	Utility bill comparison	25% energy reduction (2023)
	HVAC optimization	Quarterly		Thermostat settings, runtime logs			Maintenance logs	15% less HVAC runtime
Paperless Operations	Digital documentation system	Ongoing	Admin Staff	Paper use (reams/month)	SDG 12.5 (Waste)	Reduced deforestation impact	Monthly usage reports	90% paper reduction
Waste Management	E-waste recycling program	Bi-annual	EHS Officer	kg of e-waste collected	SDG 12.4 (Chemicals)	Avoided landfill toxins	Recycling vendor reports	500kg recycled (2023)
	Battery/toner cartridge collection	Monthly		Units collected				100% diversion rate
Green Procurement	Sustainable office supplies	Per order cycle	Procurement	% eco-friendly purchases	SDG 12.7 (PP)	Lower embedded carbon	Vendor contracts	75% supplies now sustainable
Employee Engagement	Sustainability training	Annual	HR	Attendance rates	SDG 12.8 (Awareness)	Behavior change impact	Post-training surveys	80% adoption of best practices
Compliance Tracking	MARPOL/ISO 14001 audits	Annual	QA Team	Non-conformities resolved	SDG 12.6 (Reporting)	Regulatory alignment	Audit reports	Zero major findings (2023)
Carbon Removal	Indoor air-purifying plants	Ongoing	Office Management	Number of plants maintained	SDG 13 (Climate)	Small-scale CO2 absorption	Plant health monitoring	50 plants (~0.1 ton CO2/year)
Health & Safety	Ergonomics assessments	Biannual	HSE Department	MSD cases reported	SDG 3 (Health)	N/A	Injury logs	30% fewer complaints

Supporting Data Sheets:

1. Energy Tracker: Monthly kWh usage vs. baseline

2. Waste Log: Weight/type of waste diverted from landfill

3. Training Register: Attendance + survey scores

4. Audit Reports: Compliance status updates

Carbon Calculation Example:

• Paper Reduction: 90% less paper = ~2.5 tons CO2e/year (based on 50k sheets avoided)

• E-Waste Recycling: 500kg = ~3 tons CO2e prevented (toxic leakage avoidance)

This matrix ensures full traceability from daily office actions to global sustainability goals.Tip: Use pivot tables to analyze trends by category or SDG target.

Manufacturing Operations & Sustainability Matrix

(Aligned with ISO 9001, 14001, SDG 12, and Carbon Neutrality Goals)

Activity Category	Specific Process	Frequency	Data Tracked	SDG Link	Carbon Impact	Quality/Compliance Metric	Example Result (2023)
Raw Material Management	Sustainable sourcing audits	Quarterly	% recycled/renewable materials	SDG 12.2 (Efficiency)	Reduced embedded carbon	Supplier CO2e reports	40% recycled content achieved
Energy Use	Machine efficiency optimization	Real-time	kWh per unit produced	SDG 7.3 (Energy)	CO2 emissions (tons/year)	Energy monitoring dashboards	18% reduction vs. baseline
Waste Reduction	Scrap metal recycling program	Daily	kg waste diverted from landfill	SDG 12.5 (Waste)	Methane avoidance	Waste logs + recycling certificates	12 tons recycled (95% rate)
Emissions Control	VOC abatement system checks	Monthly	ppm VOC levels	SDG 12.4 (Chemicals)	Air pollution reduction	EPA compliance reports	0 violations
Water Stewardship	Closed-loop cooling systems	Continuous	Water reused (m³/month)	SDG 6.4 (Efficiency)	Lower freshwater withdrawal	Flow meters	30% water savings
Product QC	Dimensional tolerance testing	Per batch	Defect rate (ppm)	N/A	N/A	Six Sigma tracking	98.7% first-pass yield
Carbon Removal	On-site solar panel output	Real-time	kWh renewable energy generated	SDG 13 (Climate)	Fossil fuel displacement	Smart meter data	120 MWh/month (25% of demand)
Employee Safety	PPE compliance audits	Weekly	Near-miss incidents	SDG 8.8 (Labor)	N/A	OSHA logs	50% fewer incidents
Circular Economy	Re-manufacturing of used parts	Per project	% components reused	SDG 12.6 (Reporting)	Avoided production emissions	Lifecycle assessment (LCA) reports	15% cost savings from reuse

Supporting Data Sheets:

1. Production Dashboard: Units/hour, defect rates, downtime

2. Carbon Footprint Tracker: Scope 1/2 emissions (tons CO2e)

3. Waste Reconciliation: Landfill vs. recycled volumes

4. Regulatory Compliance: EPA/ISO audit results

Carbon Calculation Examples:

• Energy Efficiency: 18% reduction = ~200 tons CO2e/year saved

• Solar Power: 120 MWh/month = ~72 tons CO2e/year avoided

• Scrap Recycling: 12 tons metal = ~18 tons CO2e saved (vs. virgin production)

Key Performance Indicators:

• Quality: Defect rate ≤500 ppm

• Sustainability: 100% hazardous waste compliance

• Efficiency: OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) ≥85%

This matrix ensures end-to-end visibility of manufacturing performance, sustainability, and regulatory adherence.Tip: Integrate with ERP/MES systems for automated data logging.

Transport & Logistics Sustainability & Efficiency Matrix

(Aligned with ISO 39001, SDG 9/12/13, and Smart Freight Coalition Standards)

Activity Category	Specific Process	Frequency	Data Tracked	SDG Link	Carbon Impact	Compliance Metric	Example Result	Data Sheet Reference
Fleet Management	Fuel efficiency monitoring	Real-time	L/100km, idle time	SDG 9.4 (Infra)	CO2 emissions (g/km)	Fleet telematics reports	12% fuel savings (2023)	Fleet Logs
	EV transition progress	Quarterly	% electric/hybrid vehicles	SDG 13 (Climate)	Fossil fuel displacement	Procurement records	8 EVs deployed (20% fleet)	EV Tracker
Route Optimization	AI-powered route planning	Daily	km saved vs. traditional routes	SDG 12.2 (Efficiency)	Reduced fuel consumption	GPS analytics	6,500km avoided monthly	Route Sheets
Load Utilization	Pallet density audits	Per shipment	% trailer/container capacity used	SDG 12.5 (Waste)	Fewer trips needed	Weighbridge records	88% avg. load utilization	Load Reports
Emissions Control	DPF maintenance compliance	Monthly	Particulate filter status	SDG 12.4 (Chemicals)	Air pollution reduction	Workshop checklists	100% compliant	Maintenance Logs
Driver Training	Eco-driving certification	Annual	Fuel savings per driver	SDG 8.6 (Training)	Behavior-based CO2 reduction	On-board diagnostics	7.5% avg. improvement	Training Records
Packaging	Reusable container program	Per delivery	% trips with reusable packaging	SDG 12.5 (Waste)	Less landfill waste	Supplier manifests	62% adoption rate	Packaging Tracker
Cold Chain	Refrigerant leakage checks	Weekly	HFC emissions (kg)	SDG 13 (Climate)	Avoided GHG (GWP impact)	F-gas monitoring systems	Zero leaks detected	Temp Control Logs
Last-Mile	Cargo bike urban deliveries	Daily	Petrol vs. bike deliveries	SDG 11.6 (Cities)	100% zero-emission	Delivery dockets	1,200 bike deliveries/month	Last-Mile Logs
Carbon Offsetting	Verified offset purchases	Annual	Tons CO2e compensated	SDG 13 (Climate)	Net-zero progress	Gold Standard certificates	150 tons offset (2023)	Offset Registry

Linked Data Sheets

1. Emissions Calculator - Real-time CO2e by vehicle/route

2. Driver Scorecards - Safety + eco-driving performance

3. Maintenance Schedules - DPF/EV battery service history

4. Reusable Packaging Log - Trip count per container

Carbon Impact Examples

• EV Transition: 8 EVs = ~54 tons CO2e/year saved vs. diesel

• Route Optimization: 6,500km/month = ~9.2 tons CO2e/year avoided

• Load Utilization: 88% vs. industry 72% = 17% fewer trips

KPIs

• On-Time Delivery: ≥98%

• Carbon Intensity: ≤75g CO2e/km (target: 50g by 2025)

• Compliance: 100% vehicle MOT/DPF passes

Visual Tip: Use color coding (red/amber/green) for compliance status in dashboards.