Extent of land/freshwater
ecosystem use change (since cutoff date)
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.
This metric is partially aligned with the requirements of the framework.
UN - CCD: This metric is aligned with the requirements of the framework.
TNFD C1.1
ESRS E4-5
SBTN: Land
Target 1: No Conversion of Natural Ecosystems
GRI 101-6 Direct drivers of biodiversity loss, GRI 101-5 Locations with biodiversity impacts
CDP - This metric is aligned with the requirements of the framework.
GHG-P - LSRG: This metric is aligned with the requirements of the framework.
Regen Ag Outcome: Improved ecological integrity
UN - FCCC: This metric is partially aligned with the requirements of the framework.
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 deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems in [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.
Agri-food
Value chain stage
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Each metric applies to one or more stages of the value chain aligned with the associated actions.
Raw MaterialsManufacturing
Metric assessment
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The relevance and feasibility scores were determined by WBCSD member companies. Learn more on the Methodology page.
Relevance:High
Feasibility:High
Additional Metric Notes
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More details or context about the metric not captured above.
Rationale:
These metrics can serve as a proxy for sourcing companies to assess compliance or non-compliance within a landscape, thereby helping to evaluate the risk of sourcing from these areas. Total area may be disaggregated by relevant designations, such as High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests or areas with High Conservation Values (HCVs). The scope should include both natural ecosystem conversion and deforestation, across direct operations and the supply chain. Metrics may be further split by ecosystem type or business activity. Per TNFD sector guidance: “Agriculture-driven terrestrial natural ecosystem conversion, including, at least, conversion of primary forests, other naturally regenerating (second growth) forests, savannahs, grasslands, and freshwater natural ecosystems, linked to land owned, leased, operated, financed or sourced from.”
The recommended cutoff date, according to SBTN guidance, is 2020, unless local requirements are more stringent.
Additional/complementary metrics:
Disaggregation by ecosystem type (esp. forest vs non-forest native vegetation)
Legal vs illegal conversion (where jusridiction allows for legal conversion)
Avoided conversion of natural ecosystems
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
Support and incentivize regenerative agriculture and sustainable intensification outcomes at sourcing locations
Reduce GHG emissions from operations and land use activities
Implement precision technology and practices to optimize agri-inputs and drive sustainable intensification
Implement precision technology and practices to optimize water use, particularly in water-stressed areas
Implement precision technology and practices to optimize water use, particularly in water-stressed areas, in resource extraction and production processes
Develop and deploy inputs and technology to drive sustainable intensification and regenerative agriculture outcomes
Develop and implement practices to drive regenerative agriculture
Commit to and implement deforestation-and conversion-free (DCF) production, in line with biome-specific guidelines and cutoff dates