Achieving sustainable consumption and production patterns is one of the major goals of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Agenda. The 12th SDG goal emphasizes the importance of sustainable development by promoting responsible consumption and production patterns. In this blog post, we will discuss the SDG 12 goal, its targets, and the statistical information related to it.
SDG 12: Ensure Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns
The 12th SDG goal seeks to promote responsible consumption and production patterns and to ensure that our current consumption and production practices do not harm the environment or lead to resource depletion. This goal has 12 targets, which can be summarized as follows:
1. By 2030, achieve sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources
2. By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains
3. By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse
4. Encourage companies to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle
5. Promote sustainable public procurement practices
6. Encourage industries to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle
7. By 2030, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle
8. By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of hazardous chemicals and wastes
9. By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management
10. Provide access to basic services, energy, and sustainable transport systems for all in urban and rural areas
11. Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacities to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production
12. Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products
Statistics Related to SDG 12
1. In 2021, the global primary material consumption was around 92.1 billion tonnes, of which, 17.4% was recycled material. (Source: United Nations Environment Programme)
2. Global food waste is estimated to be 931 million tonnes, or 17% of the total food available to consumers in 2019. (Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)
3. In 2020, the world generated about 2.01 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste, and this is projected to increase to 3.40 billion tonnes by 2050. (Source: World Bank)
4. According to a survey conducted by the United Nations Global Compact, 93% of CEOs believe that sustainability will be important to the future success of their businesses. (Source: United Nations Global Compact)
5. In 2019, global tourism accounted for 8.9% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: United Nations Environment Programme)
Conclusion
SDG 12 is a crucial goal in the global efforts towards sustainable development, and achieving its targets can go a long way in reducing the negative impact of consumption and production practices on the environment. Sustainable consumption and production patterns are critical to ensure a better future for the planet and its inhabitants. The statistics related to SDG 12 highlight the need for urgent action in this regard. By adopting sustainable practices, we can ensure a better future for ourselves and for generations to come.
Author: Hello, my name is Hari Vandana Konda and I am an IT and cloud sustainability enthusiast with a passion for maximizing the impact of technology in our world. I am a certified professional in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Oracle. In addition, I am also a certified FinOps Practitioner which has given me a unique perspective on managing cloud costs and optimizing the overall financial health of organizations. My expertise in these cloud platforms, combined with my passion for sustainability, makes me an ideal author for discussions surrounding the intersection of technology and the environment.
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