Ecosystem area coverage: Quantitative measure of ecosystem extent, e.g. change in habitat cover
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Hectares (ha)
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.
: State
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.
ESRS E4-5 41a Disclosure of ecosystem area coverage
GBF Target 1
GRI 101-07 Changes to the state of biodiversity: The organization shall (for each site reported under 101-5) report following information on affected or potentially affected ecosystems: i. ecosystem type for the base year; ii. the ecosystem size [hectares] for the base year; iii. the ecosystem condition for the base year and the current reporting period. (and report contextual information necessary)
TNFD A5.1. Ecosystem area coverage: Quantitative measure of ecosystem extent, e.g. change in habitat cover (km²).
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 conversion of natural ecosystems in [target location(s)] by [2025, or earliest post-2025 date], compared with a cutoff year no later than 2020*.
(* 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.
Energy
Value chain stage
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Each metric applies to one or more stages of the value chain aligned with the associated actions.
Manufacturing
Metric assessment
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The relevance and feasibility scores were determined by WBCSD member companies. Learn more on the Methodology page.
Relevance:Low
Feasibility:High
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
Design and implement projects that avoid natural habitats, maintain habitat connectivity, and prioritize ecosystem functioning and services
Avoid establishing operations in / adjacent to areas of significant biodiversity value