Extent of land/freshwater/ocean ecosystem that is sustainably managed by type of ecosystem and type of business activity

Unit

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: Hectares (ha)

Indicator

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: Area sustainably managed

Metric type

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: Response

Framework alignment notes

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TNFD C1.1 part of ecosystem use change: Extent of land/freshwater/ocean ecosystem that is sustainably managed (km²) by type of ecosystem and type of business activity . In reporting this core global disclosure metric, an organisation should refer to how the TNFD definition of sustainably managed has been interpreted in practice, including any standards adhered to and certifications applied.

Target example
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[Company name] will increase the extent of [land/freshwater/ocean] that is sustainably managed in [target location(s)] by [target; area (km²) or percentage] by [target year], compared with a [baseline year] baseline.

Target source: WBCSD target template

Metric assessment

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Relevance: Low
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Feasibility: Medium
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Additional Metric Notes
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ACT-D stage
Transform

Maturity stage
Leading

Metric Contribution to Action
Monitoring sustainably managed ecosystems helps ensure long-term ecological health and supports responsible resource stewardship.

Observations, Successes and Challenges

  • "Sustainably managed" is often loosely defined and varies across industries. Without clear specification, the metric risks becoming meaningless.
  • Different industries have different definitions and thresholds for sustainability, making cross-sector comparison difficult.
  • Requires monitoring across ecosystems, industries, and geographies, which may not be feasible for all companies.

Related actions

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Avoid unsustainable water resource use

Avoid unsustainable water resource use

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