PCR Credit 5: Compact Commodity/Output Supply Chain (1-3 points)
Reciprocal
Intent:
Maximize local environmental and economic benefits and minimize environmental footprint through compact and transparent supply chains.
Local Government and Industry Requirements:
Tier 1: (1 point)
Demonstrate that 80 percent or more of outputs from material recovery and organics processing facilities are sold and/or utilized within 2,000 miles or demonstrate that carbon emissions per ton-mile of material shipped is less than 150 lb. CO2/ton-mile.
Tier 2: (1 point)
Demonstrate that 50 percent or more of outputs from material recovery and organics processing facilities are sold and/or utilized within 500 miles or demonstrate that carbon emissions per ton-mile of material shipped is less than 90 lb. CO2/ton-mile.
Tier 3: (1 point)
Demonstrate that 25 percent or more of outputs from material recovery and organics processing facilities are sold and/or utilized within 100 miles or demonstrate that carbon emissions per ton-mile of material shipped is less than 60 lb. CO2/ton-mile.
Potential Strategies:
● Work with your broker to identify local demand for processed materials,
● Develop marketing programs that emphasize local use.
● Utilize efficient, low carbon intensity transportation modes.