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Nature, resources & circularity · Working

Landfill diversion rate

Also called: waste-diversion rate

ELI5

The proportion of waste not sent to landfill.

Used in conversation

“How are we defining landfill diversion rate in this deck?”

Pitch context

You will see “Landfill diversion rate” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches nature, resources & circularity.

Why it matters: In nature, resources & circularity, the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence can materially change the claim.

Caution

State the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence; standards, regulation and assurance requirements vary.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.