Area (and share) of high biodiversity value or high conservation value converted
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Hectares (ha) and Percentage (%) (as part of total area owned, leased or managed)
Indicator
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Indicators were developed by WBCSD. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Area of land/freshwater/ocean-use change
Metric type
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The category of nature-related metrics. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Pressure
Framework alignment notes
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The details of a metric’s alignment to each framework, including where the same or similar metric can be found within the listed framework.
Forest, Pulp and Paper
Partially Aligned
C1.1 Extent of land/freshwater/ocean ecosystem use change by type of ecosystem and type of business activity
Aligned
FPA.1.0
101 Biodiversity
101=5a Report the location and size in hectares of its sites with the most significant impacts on
biodiversity
101-6-ai The size in hectares of natural ecosystem converted since a cut-off or reference date, the cut-off date or reference date, and the type of ecosystem before and after conversion
Forests
F1.3 Provide details on the land area you control and/or manage that is used for the production of your disclosed commodity(ies).
Land
1.2 Total area (ha) within the engaged landscape(s) of natural lands converted since 2020
E4-5 The undertaking shall report metrics related to its material impacts resulting in biodiversity and ecosystem change.
Core Principle 1: Protection of forests and other natural ecosystems
Article 10
6.9 The Organization shall not convert natural forest to plantations, nor natural forests or plantations to non-forest land use, except when the conversion (...)
(Target 1)
Target example
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An example target and the target source are presented to illustrate how a target could be set for this metric. Learn more on the Methodology page.
[Company name] will have zero deforestation or conversion of high biodiversity value areas by [2025, or earliest post-2025 date], compared with a 2020* cutoff year
(* While the cutoff date of 2020 and the goal of no conversion is aligned both to science and international commitments and policies, the target date may differ based on implementation hurdles and local context.)
Target source: Adapted from SBTN Land Target
Sector
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Each metric applies to one sector.
Forest
Value chain stage
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Each metric applies to one or more stages of the value chain aligned with the associated actions.
Raw Materials
Metric assessment
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The relevance and feasibility scores were determined by WBCSD member companies. Learn more on the Methodology page.
Relevance:Medium
Feasibility:Medium
Related actions
Avoid and disincentivize conversion of areas of significant biodiversity value at sourcing locations