SDG 8.4: Improve Resource Efficiency in Consumption and Production

“The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development constitutes a plan of action addressing the three dimensions – economic, social and environmental – of

sustainable development through 17 Sustainable Development Goals as highly interdependent spheres of action that inform development pathways at all...

“This Practical Guide does not create a new reporting framework. Rather, it outlines a three-step process to embed the SDGs in existing business and reporting processes. Step 1 addresses the process of prioritization of impacts and the identification of SDGs for a company to act and report on. Step...

“Sustainable Procurement is a process whereby organisations meet their needs for goods, services, works and utilities in a way that achieves value for money on a whole life basis in terms of generating benefits not only to the organisation, but also to society and the local economy, whilst...

“RETScreen® is a Clean Energy Management Software system for energy efficiency, renewable energy and cogeneration project feasibility analysis as well as ongoing energy performance analysis.

RETScreen Expert, an advanced premium version of the software, is available in Viewer mode completely free...

“The RIBA Sustainable Outcomes Guide crystallises targets that need to be achieved, with an aggressive timeline to delivery by 2030 for new and refurbished buildings, and an absolute backstop of 2050 for most existing buildings. The RIBA urges all architects to embrace these and act on them. The...

“Saving the Town highlights successful experiences and case studies from around Aotearoa New Zealand that illustrate proactive, contemporary approaches to heritage.

It focusses on how to facilitate and encourage heritage retention, preservation and reuse in areas, towns and cities of all sizes.”...

“The public sector has a crucial role to play in enabling Scotland to adapt to climate change. Taking a strong, proactive approach will ensure that vital public assets, infrastructure and services are fit for current and future generations and able to deliver positive outcomes across society.

The...

“The objective of the SDG Compass is to guide companies on how they can align their strategies as well as measure and manage their contribution to the SDGs…

The five steps of the SDG Compass rest on the recognition of the responsibility of all companies to comply with all relevant legislation...

“A life cycle assessment (LCA) Carbon Calculator and Library of Case Studies and Information Sheets developed to help cultural heritage professionals make educated, sustainable choices to lower the environmental impact of their work.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) sets a framework for quantifying...

“This page is maintained by members of the American Institute for Conservation's Sustainability Committee.

The Sustainability Committee was founded in August 2008 as the Green Task Force (GTF) with the initial mission to evaluate U.S. conservators’ current awareness of sustainability and how we are...

Population growth by nature puts additional pressure on the environment, roading infrastructure, accommodation, services and accessibility. It can also have a knock-on effect to the health and wellbeing of community inhabitants. Increased social diversity calls for greater inclusivity and respecting...

“Simply put, a sustainable outcomes model aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising on the needs of future generations. [Auckland] Council’s Sustainable Outcomes Toolkit aims to support positive change by encouraging organisations to look beyond price alone in procurement*, when...