Change in relevant habitat for threatened species as proxy for impact on local population extinction risk

Unit

: Hectares (ha)

Indicator

: Area of land/freshwater/ocean-use change

Metric type

: Pressure

Framework alignment notes

ESRS E4-5 40d (ii)

GBF Target 4

GRI 101-7 The organization can report information for the following species: species whose local or overall populations have or could be changed significantly; species that are legally protected by local, natoonal or international laws and conventions; species that are recognized as a priority species at the local, national or international level; species that have a critical role in the ecosystem; species that have a significant cultural or economic role for stakeholders (e.g., hunting, harvesting, pollination)

Target example
i

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 conversion of [specify relevant threatened species] habitat in [target location(s)] 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

Built Environment

Value chain stage

Raw Materials Manufacturing Use End of Life

Metric assessment

Relevance: Medium

Feasibility: Low

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Change in relevant habitat for threatened species as proxy for impact on local population extinction risk

Framework alignment notes

Target example
i

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.

Sector

Value chain stage

Metric assessment

Related actions

Support targeted species recovery programs to restore genetic diversity among populations of native, wild and domesticated species at operating sites

Undertake compensatory conservation through target-based ecological compensation

Select and manage native, local plants species on-site and in landscaping to retain biodiversity

Protect biodiversity during harvesting and production

Implement ecologically appropriate management regimes for the respective site

Design and implement projects that avoid natural habitats, maintain habitat connectivity, and prioritize ecosystem functioning and services

Engage and invest in the restoration or afforestation of degraded land within or around operations

Engage in context-based landscape management approaches (e.g., watershed stewardship and enhancing biodiversity)

Avoid establishing operations in / adjacent to areas of significant biodiversity value

Avoid establishing waste management facilities in or adjacent to areas of significant biodiversity value

Avoid harmful activities during times of vulnerability for key and threatened local species

Create a no-dams policy on remaining free-flowing rivers

Create buffer zones/ecological corridors around valuable ecosystems

Change in relevant habitat for threatened species as proxy for impact on local population extinction risk

Framework alignment notes

Target example i 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.

Sector

Value chain stage

Metric assessment

Related actions

Support targeted species recovery programs to restore genetic diversity among populations of native, wild and domesticated species at operating sites

Undertake compensatory conservation through target-based ecological compensation

Select and manage native, local plants species on-site and in landscaping to retain biodiversity

Protect biodiversity during harvesting and production

Implement ecologically appropriate management regimes for the respective site

Design and implement projects that avoid natural habitats, maintain habitat connectivity, and prioritize ecosystem functioning and services

Engage and invest in the restoration or afforestation of degraded land within or around operations

Engage in context-based landscape management approaches (e.g., watershed stewardship and enhancing biodiversity)

Avoid establishing operations in / adjacent to areas of significant biodiversity value

Avoid establishing waste management facilities in or adjacent to areas of significant biodiversity value

Avoid harmful activities during times of vulnerability for key and threatened local species

Create a no-dams policy on remaining free-flowing rivers

Create buffer zones/ecological corridors around valuable ecosystems

Target example
i

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.