Green Practices Guideline for Forest Operation

2.3 INDICATORS Indicators are crucial for evaluating and comparing performance of industries in adopting green practices. These indicators provide a standardised framework for assessing environmental sustainability efforts across various sectors. In order to ensure a comprehensive and meaningful evaluation, a set of six indicators and sixteen sub-indicators have been identified based on three key requirements: applicability, measurability, and representativeness. The selected indicators and sub-indicators were carefully chosen to capture the key aspects of green practices and their impact on sustainability. Applicability ensures that the indicators are relevant and applicable to a wide range of industries, allowing for consistent evaluation across different sectors. Measurability ensures that the indicators can be quantified or assessed using objective criteria, enabling meaningful comparisons between industries. Representativeness ensures that the indicators encompass a comprehensive set of factors that reflect the overall performance of green practices. By utilising these indicators, stakeholders can effectively gauge the extent to which industries are implementing green practices and contributing to sustainable development. The indicators provide a structured approach to measure and monitor progress in key areas such as resource conservation, emissions reduction, waste management, and sustainable operations. These indicators serve as a valuable tool for decision-making, enabling industries to identify areas for improvement, set targets, and track their performance over time. Furthermore, they facilitate benchmarking exercises, allowing industries to compare their performance against sector peers and best practices. The use of indicators promotes transparency and accountability, enabling stakeholders to assess the environmental performance of industries and make informed choices. It also provides an opportunity for recognition and incentives, as industries that demonstrate strong performance in adopting green practices can be acknowledged and rewarded for their efforts. INDICATOR Management Policy & Programme Innovation Research & Development Knowledge transfer & Collaboration Green Procurement Human Capital Energy Emission reduction Energy Management System Energy efficiency Renewable energy Waste Non-hazardous waste Materials Sustainable materials Sustainable services Hazardous waste 37 GREEN PRACTICES GUIDELINE FOR FOREST OPERATION