Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
Goal 13 – Climate Action
August 16, 2022
Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
August 16, 2022
Responsible Consumption and Production
Target
12.1
Implement the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead, taking into account the development and capabilities of developing countries
12.2
By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources
12.3
By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses
12.4
By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment
12.5
By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse
12.6
Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle
12.7
Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities
12.8
By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature
12.a
Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production
12.b
Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products
12.c
Rationalize inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption by removing market distortions, in accordance with national circumstances, including by restructuring taxation and phasing out those harmful subsidies, where they exist, to reflect their environmental impacts, taking fully into account the specific needs and conditions of developing countries and minimizing the possible adverse impacts on their development in a manner that protects the poor and the affected communities
Waste to Power
Food Storage
Responsible Consumption and Production (RCP) is a crucial aspect of sustainable development and is at the core of SDG 12. RCP aims to promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production and to reduce waste, pollution, and negative environmental impacts. The goal is to create a more sustainable and equitable world through the efficient use of resources and the reduction of waste and pollution.
Responsible Consumption and Production can be achieved through various means such as reducing, reusing, and recycling materials, improving production processes to reduce waste, using renewable energy sources, and promoting sustainable consumer choices. Governments, businesses, and individuals all have a role to play in achieving RCP.
In conclusion, SDG 12’s objective of Responsible Consumption and Production is crucial for sustainable development and requires the cooperation and collective effort of all stakeholders. By reducing waste and promoting sustainable consumption and production practices, we can create a more sustainable future for all.
