The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Currency
Indicator
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Indicators were developed by WBCSD. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Socio-economic
Metric type
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The category of nature-related metrics. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: State
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.
UN - FCCC: This metric is partially aligned with the requirements of the framework.
UN - CCD: This metric is partially aligned with the requirements of the framework.
Regen Ag Outcome: Increased financial benefits
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] is engaged in [initiative name] and committed to increasing farmer net income by [target amount, in absolute revenue - costs, or percentage], by [target year] compared to a [baseline year] baseline.
Target source: WBCSD target template
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:Low
Additional Metric Notes
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More details or context about the metric not captured above.
Rationale:
This metric measures increased financial benefits by quantifying the net income of the farm, which may rise as a result of yield improvements over time, higher prices paid for regenerative products, or additional income streams such as those from intercropping or ecosystem services.
Additional/complementary metrics:
Return on investment (profit per ha)
% of farmer households where per household member net income falls at or above living income benchmark
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
Develop and deploy inputs and technology to drive sustainable intensification and regenerative agriculture outcomes