Extent of land/freshwater/ocean ecosystem use change by type of ecosystem and type of business activity
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.
: Pressure
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.
GBF Target 1
GRI 101-6
Adapted from SITES v2 Rating System for Sustainable Land Design and Development. GRI includes extent and specification of ecosystem type before and after conversion of (1) natural ecosystem and (2) conversion from one intensively used or modified ecosystem to another.
SASB EM-CM-160a.2
TNFD C1.1
Utilities - An organisation may provide information additional to the IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology (GET) to define the type of ecosystem they refer to, such as regional or local classifications
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 its [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
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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:Medium
Feasibility:Medium
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