Ecosystem connectivity and changes in ecosystem structural connectivity and functional connectivity
Unit
Indicator
Metric type
Framework alignment notes
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
Value chain stage
Metric assessment
Relevance: Low
Feasibility: Low