SMI Recycling Scheme Booklet - Flipbook - Page 26
UNDERSTANDING
YOUR DATA
We recognise the importance of accessing and communicating your sustainability data, which is
why we provide certi昀椀cates that can be used for marketing purposes and to educate stakeholders
on your commitment to reducing waste.
Data:
• Waste Transfer Notes
• The amount of waste recycled or recovered (in kilograms)
• An estimate of CO₂ emissions avoided from land昀椀ll
• A detailed breakdown of materials recycled
• Equivalent environmental impact data
HELPING
REDUCE
YOUR
SCOPE 3
WHY RECYCLING &
WASTE DATA MATTERS:
Improves Environmental Impact Reporting:
Tracking waste volumes and recycling rates
helps businesses quantify their sustainability
e昀昀orts, making it easier to report on ESG
goals and meet regulatory requirements (e.g.
SECR, CSRD, GHG Protocol).
Supports Carbon Footprint Reduction:
Knowing how much waste is recycled
compared to going to land昀椀ll allows
companies to estimate avoided CO₂
emissions which fall into their scope 3. For
example: Recycling one tonne of plastic can
save up to 1.5 tonnes of CO₂ compared to
incineration or land昀椀ll.
Drives Cost and E昀케ciency Improvements:
Detailed data helps identify waste hotspots,
leading to better segregation, cost savings,
and opportunities for process improvements.
Builds Trust with Stakeholders:
Customers, investors, and employees
increasingly expect transparency from their
suppliers especially when it comes to ESG
initiatives.
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