Executive Dashboard
SDG 12: Ensure Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns
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Executive Dashboard
Real-time monitoring of global SDG 12 progress. Data validated from UN Statistics Division, UNEP, FAO, and official sources.
Critical Status: SDG 12 Off Track for 2030
Material consumption grew 23.3% since 2015. Food waste: 1.05B tonnes. E-waste recycling declining. Fossil fuel subsidies tripled since 2015. Urgent acceleration required.
Material Footprint
98.0B
tonnes (2022) • +71% since 2000
Food Waste
1.05B
tonnes • 19% of food
E-Waste Generated
62M
tonnes • 7.8 kg/capita
Fossil Fuel Subsidies
$1.10T
2023 • Down from $1.68T
SCP Policies
530
+6% • 71 countries
Companies Reporting
79%
of top 100 per country
SPP Countries
67
+50% from 2020
E-Waste Recycled
22.3%
declining rate
SDG 12 Target Summary
| Target | Description | Key Metric | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.1 | 10-Year SCP Framework | Countries with policies | 71 | On Track |
| 12.2 | Natural Resources | Material footprint/cap | 12.2 t | Off Track |
| 12.3 | Halve Food Waste | Food wasted | 1.05B t | Off Track |
| 12.4 | Chemicals Management | Basel parties | 183 | Good |
| 12.5 | Waste Reduction | E-waste recycled | 22.3% | Critical |
| 12.6 | Corporate Reporting | Companies reporting | 79% | Strong |
| 12.7 | Public Procurement | SPP countries | 67 | Progress |
| 12.8 | Education | ESD in curricula | ~120 | Variable |
| 12.a | Capacity Building | Renewable capacity | 3,870 GW | Growing |
| 12.b | Tourism Monitoring | Monitoring tools | Limited | Limited |
| 12.c | Rationalize Subsidies | FF subsidies | $1.10T | Critical |
Data Sources
UN Statistics Division • UNEP International Resource Panel • FAO Food Loss Index • UNEP Food Waste Index 2024 • Global E-Waste Monitor 2024 • IEA • One Planet Network • GRI
12.1 Implement 10-Year SCP Framework
Implement the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns.
Strong Progress: 530 Policy Instruments Across 71 Countries
The One Planet Network coordinates implementation across 6 programme areas with growing global participation.
SCP Policy Instruments
530
+6% from 2023
Countries with NAPs
71
+8 from 2022
Programme Areas
6
One Planet Network
EU Countries
27
100% coverage
Regional SCP Policy Coverage
| Region | Countries | Policies | Coverage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 44 | 185 | 98% | Leading |
| Asia-Pacific | 28 | 142 | 58% | Growing |
| Americas | 18 | 98 | 51% | Moderate |
| Africa | 12 | 62 | 22% | Emerging |
| Middle East | 8 | 43 | 47% | Developing |
Data Sources
One Planet Network SCP Clearinghouse • UNEP • UN Statistics Division Indicator 12.1.1
12.2 Sustainable Management of Natural Resources
By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
Critical: Material Consumption Growing Unsustainably
Global material footprint reached 98.0 billion tonnes in 2022, up 71% from 2000. Per capita footprint of 12.2 tonnes far exceeds sustainable levels.
Global Material Footprint
98.0B
tonnes (2022)
Per Capita Footprint
12.2
tonnes/person
Growth Since 2000
+71%
unsustainable
DMC Growth 2015-22
+23.3%
opposite of target
Material Footprint by Category (2022)
| Category | Volume (Bt) | Share | Growth | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-metallic minerals | 48.5 | 49% | +85% | Construction |
| Biomass | 24.0 | 25% | +45% | Food, feed, fiber |
| Fossil fuels | 15.5 | 16% | +35% | Energy, chemicals |
| Metal ores | 10.0 | 10% | +120% | Manufacturing |
Data Sources
UNEP International Resource Panel • Global Material Flows Database • UN Indicators 12.2.1 & 12.2.2
12.3 Halve Per Capita Food Waste
By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels.
1.05 Billion Tonnes Wasted Annually—19% of All Food
783 million people face hunger while 1/3 of food is lost or wasted. 8-10% of global GHG emissions from food waste.
Total Food Waste
1.05B
tonnes annually
Per Capita
132 kg
per person/year
Household Share
60%
631M tonnes
Food Service
28%
290M tonnes
Food Waste by Region (2022)
| Region | Total (Mt) | Per Capita | Household | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Saharan Africa | 92 | 86 kg | 73% | High Impact |
| Central & Southern Asia | 232 | 109 kg | 68% | Critical |
| Eastern & SE Asia | 326 | 142 kg | 57% | Critical |
| N. America & Europe | 156 | 131 kg | 52% | High |
| Latin America | 94 | 144 kg | 61% | High |
Data Sources
UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024 • FAO Food Loss Index • UN Indicators 12.3.1 & 12.3.2
12.4 Environmentally Sound Chemical Management
Achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle.
Strong MEA Compliance
Basel (183 parties), Stockholm (180), Rotterdam (155), and Montreal Protocol (198) show strong global participation.
Basel Convention
183
95% compliance
Stockholm Convention
180
POPs elimination
Rotterdam Convention
155
PIC procedure
Montreal Protocol
198
universal
Data Sources
Basel, Stockholm, Rotterdam Convention Secretariats • UNEP Chemicals Branch • Montreal Protocol
12.5 Substantially Reduce Waste Generation
By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
E-Waste Crisis: Growing 5x Faster Than Recycling
62M tonnes generated (2022), only 22.3% recycled. By 2030: 82M tonnes projected. $62B in recoverable materials lost annually.
E-Waste Generated
62M
tonnes • +82% since 2010
Per Capita
7.8 kg
up from 6.3 kg
Properly Recycled
22.3%
declining
Value Lost
$62B
annually
E-Waste by Region (2022)
| Region | Total (Mt) | Per Capita | Recycling | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | 30.0 (48%) | 6.4 kg | <15% | Critical |
| Americas | 14.1 (23%) | 14.1 kg | 30% | Moderate |
| Europe | 13.1 (21%) | 17.6 kg | 42.8% | Leading |
| Oceania | 0.7 (1%) | 16.1 kg | 41% | Good |
| Africa | 3.0 (5%) | 2.5 kg | <1% | Critical |
Data Sources
Global E-Waste Monitor 2024 (UNITAR/ITU) • UN SDG 12.5.1
12.6 Corporate Sustainability Reporting
Encourage companies to adopt sustainable practices and integrate sustainability information into reporting.
Strong Progress: Reporting Now Standard Practice
96% of world's 250 largest companies and 79% of top 100 per country report on sustainability. Reports grew 4x from 2016-2023.
Top 250 Reporting
96%
up from 64%
Top 100/Country
79%
average
Reports Growth
4x
2016-2023
SBTi Committed
4,000+
companies
Data Sources
GRI Sustainability Reporting Database • KPMG Survey • SDG 12.6 Live Tracker
12.7 Sustainable Public Procurement
Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies.
Growing Adoption: 67 Countries Implementing SPP
50% increase from 40 countries in 2020. Public procurement represents 12-20% of global GDP.
SPP Countries
67
+50% from 2020
Procurement Value
12-20%
of global GDP
EU Countries
27
100% coverage
2025 Projection
80+
countries
Data Sources
UNEP SPP Programme • SDG Indicator 12.7.1 • One Planet Network
12.8 Education for Sustainable Development
By 2030, ensure people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development.
Indicator 12.8.1: ESD in Education Systems
Measures mainstreaming of global citizenship education and ESD in policies, curricula, teacher education, and assessment.
ESD Policies
~120
countries
Curricula Integration
Variable
by country
Data Sources
UNESCO Institute for Statistics • UNESCO Education Sector • SDG 12.8.1
12.a Support Developing Countries
Support developing countries to strengthen scientific and technological capacity for sustainable patterns.
Strong Renewable Energy Growth
Global renewable energy-generating capacity reached 3,870 GW in 2023 with rapid developing country expansion.
Renewable Capacity
3,870
GW (2023)
Developing Countries
Growing
rapid expansion
Data Sources
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) • SDG Indicator 12.a.1
12.b Sustainable Tourism Monitoring
Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism.
Limited Progress on Tourism Monitoring
Implementation of standard accounting tools to monitor tourism sustainability remains limited.
Monitoring Tools
Limited
adoption declining
Strategies
Variable
by country
Data Sources
UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) • SDG Indicator 12.b.1
12.c Rationalize Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Rationalize inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption.
Critical: Subsidies Tripled Since 2015
Record $1.68T in 2022. While 2023 dropped 34% to $1.10T, this remains ~3x pre-pandemic levels, impeding net-zero transition.
Subsidies (2022)
$1.68T
Record high
Subsidies (2023)
$1.10T
-34%
Since 2015
+3x
tripled
2020 Low
$375B
brief decline
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Trend
| Year | Subsidies | Change | Driver | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ~$350B | Baseline | Pre-SDG | Baseline |
| 2020 | $375B | -45% | COVID | Low |
| 2021 | $732B | +95% | Recovery | Rising |
| 2022 | $1.68T | +129% | Energy crisis | Record |
| 2023 | $1.10T | -34% | Price drop | Still High |
Data Sources
UN SDG Indicator 12.c.1 • IEA World Energy Outlook • IMF Fossil Fuel Subsidies • OECD
Global Progress Dashboard
Worldwide SDG 12 implementation status across all 11 targets.
Overall Assessment: Significantly Off Track
Only 3 of 11 targets show good progress (12.1, 12.4, 12.6). Material consumption, food waste, e-waste, and subsidies moving in wrong direction.
On Track
3
of 11 targets
At Risk
4
of 11 targets
Off Track
4
of 11 targets
Data Available
85%
of indicators
Regional Analysis
Geographic breakdown of SDG 12 progress.
Regional Performance
| Region | SCP Policies | Material/cap | E-Waste Recycling | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 98% | 14.2 t | 42.8% | Leading |
| North America | 85% | 24.5 t | 30% | Mixed |
| Asia-Pacific | 58% | 12.1 t | <15% | Developing |
| Latin America | 51% | 9.8 t | 18% | Moderate |
| Africa | 22% | 3.2 t | <1% | Emerging |
| Middle East | 47% | 18.5 t | 12% | Mixed |
Companies Directory
2,847 tracked companies with sustainability profiles.
Patagonia
ESG 94Industry-leading sustainable apparel. 100% organic cotton, transparent supply chain.
SectorFashion
Revenue$1.5B
Interface
ESG 91Climate-positive flooring with closed-loop design.
SectorManufacturing
Revenue$1.3B
Ørsted
ESG 89Transformed from fossil fuels to offshore wind leadership.
SectorEnergy
Revenue$18.2B
Fairphone
ESG 88Ethical smartphone with fair labor, conflict-free minerals.
SectorElectronics
Revenue$78M
Investment Overview
Global sustainable investment landscape for SDG 12 markets.
Total Investment
$487B
+18% YoY
Active Investors
3,247
VC to PE
Avg Deal Size
$150M
Series A+
ROI Average
24.3%
annualized
Investment by Sector
| Sector | Current | 2030 | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circular Economy | $145B | $385B | +18% |
| Sustainable Packaging | $89B | $234B | +15% |
| Waste Management Tech | $45B | $142B | +17% |
| Sustainable Materials | $156B | $512B | +19% |
| Supply Chain Solutions | $78B | $298B | +22% |
Research Library
Validated research sources for SDG 12.
Official UN Data Sources
| Source | Coverage | Update | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| UN Statistics Division | All 13 SDG 12 indicators | Annual | unstats.un.org |
| UNEP Resource Panel | Material flows, footprint | Annual | resourcepanel.org |
| FAO Food Loss Index | Post-harvest food loss | Annual | fao.org |
| UNEP Food Waste Index | Retail & consumer waste | Periodic | unep.org |
| Global E-Waste Monitor | E-waste generation | Biennial | globalewaste.org |
| One Planet Network | SCP policies | Continuous | oneplanetnetwork.org |
| GRI Database | Corporate reporting | Continuous | globalreporting.org |