Ecosystem connectivity and changes in ecosystem structural connectivity and functional connectivity

Unit

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: Biodiversity Habitat Index (BHI)

Indicator

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: Area of land/freshwater/ocean-use change

Metric type

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: Pressure

Framework alignment notes

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ESRS E4 (DR E4-5 ref 38d for structural and 38e for functional) ESRS E4-5 38 (d) changes in ecosystem structural connectivity (e.g. habitat permeability based on physical features and arrangements of habitat patches); and (e) the functional connectivity (e.g. how well genes or individuals move through land, freshwater and seascape).
Target 1
TNFD EH.C1.0 and RE.A1.0 and CM.C1.0 For EN: Length (km), footprint (km2), quantity (number) of lanes, planned traffic volume, and surface or material type of upgraded and/or new linear infrastructure (e.g. conveyors, roads, rails, powerlines, canals, pipelines, fences) built: • In sensitive locations, by sensitive location criteria met, stating the ecosystem type;34 and • In other areas, stating the ecosystem type. Number of completed wildlife crossing structures or other fragmentation mitigation methods per kilometre of linear infrastructure, including: • Number with verified wildlife use; and • Length, width and/or height (underpasses only) of crossing structures (m). Crossing structures include underpasses, overpasses, canopy bridges. Other fragmentation mitigation efforts may include retrofits of existing culverts, fencing and jump-outs.

Target example

[Company name] will improve [structural connectivity or functional connectivity] in [target location(s)] by [target amount] through restoration and connectivity measures by [target year], compared to a [baseline year] baseline.

Target Source: WBCSD target template

Sector

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Built Environment

Value chain stage

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Raw Materials Manufacturing

Metric assessment

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Relevance: Low

Feasibility: Low

Related actions

Protect biodiversity during harvesting and production

Protect biodiversity during harvesting and production

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

E.g., maintain decaying wood and forest residues, high-stumps and retention trees.

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

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

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

E.g., avoid animal migration routes, avoid reduction of ecosystem services like flood control and water purification.

Raw Materials
Built Environment

E.g., avoid animal migration routes, avoid reduction of ecosystem services like flood control and water purification.

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

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

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Raw Materials
Built Environment

Coming soon

Create buffer zones/ecological corridors around valuable ecosystems

Create buffer zones/ecological corridors around valuable ecosystems

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Raw Materials
Built Environment

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