Sustainability Indicators and Performance Metrics

Sustainability indicators and performance metrics are essential tools for measuring
and evaluating sustainability efforts. They provide a way to track progress, identify
areas for improvement, and communicate sustainability performance to stakeholders.

Sustainability indicators are quantitative or qualitative measures that provide
information about the environmental, social, and economic aspects of sustainability.
They can be used to assess the impact of activities, policies, or programs on the
sustainability of a system.

Performance metrics are specific, measurable, and time-bound targets used to evaluate
the performance of an organization or system. They are typically used to track
progress toward achieving sustainability goals.

Reporting on sustainability indicators and performance metrics is an essential part of
sustainability management. Organizations can use sustainability reports to
communicate their sustainability performance to stakeholders and demonstrate their
commitment to sustainability.

The presentation focuses on the importance of measuring and monitoring
sustainability performance metrics, particularly as they relate to the United Nations’
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs). The presentation covers the use of indicators as a tool of measurement, their
role in SDGs, and the characteristics of a good indicator. Additionally, the
presentation explores the four steps to build an indicator and the standardization of
indicators. It highlights different types of sustainability indicators, including OPI,
MPI, ECI, and the AIChE Sustainability Index. The presentation also discusses CSBR
Sustainability Performance Metrics, which includes environment and human health,
and sustainability reporting tools. The different types of sustainability indicators and
the reporting tools have an important role in promoting sustainable development.

Overall, sustainability indicators and performance metrics provide a valuable way to
measure and evaluate sustainability efforts, track progress, and communicate
sustainability performance to stakeholders. When developed and used effectively,
they can help organizations to achieve their sustainability goals and contribute to a
more sustainable future.