SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production

The goal of SDG 12 is to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. This dashboard contains the indicators corresponding to SDG 12 according to the global framework of the United Nations. Where possible, the framework is filled with data about the Netherlands.

Targets and indicators

12.1 Sustainable consumption and production

12.1.1 Number of countries with sustainable consumption and production plans

12.2 Achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources

12.2.1 Material footprint

12.2.2 Domestic material consumption

12.3 Halve per capita global food waste in production and consumption

12.3.1 Global food loss index

12.4 Achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes

12.4.1 Parties to international environmental agreements on hazardous waste

12.4.2 Hazardous waste generated and treated

12.5 Reduce waste generation

12.5.1 National recycling rate

12.6 Sustainable production and reporting on sustainability

12.6.1 Number of companies publishing sustainability reports

12.7 Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable

12.7.1 Number of countries implementing sustainable public procurement policies

12.8 Ensure awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles

12.8.1 Citizenship education for sustainable development

12.a Strengthen scientific and technological capacity of developing countries

12.a.1 Support to developing countries on research for sustainable development

12.b Monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism

12.b.1 Number of sustainable tourism strategies with monitoring tools

12.c Rationalize inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies and market distortions

12.c.1 Amount of fossil-fuel subsidies