What does the cryptic crossword clue "Supporting environmental targets subject to law about pollution (11)" mean?

The definition is "Supporting environmental targets". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). STAIN (synonym="pollution") in SUABLE (synonym="subject to law") = SUSTAINABLE The answer is SUSTAINABLE.

Supporting environmental targets subject to law about pollution (11)

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