The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Composite Index
Indicator
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Indicators were developed by WBCSD. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Ecosystem condition
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.
PEFC 6.3.1. The forest owner/manager shall identify, protect and/or conserve ecologically important forest areas
ESRS E4-5 38c Disclosure of changes in spatial configuration of landscape
E4-5 38d Disclosure of changes in ecosystem structural connectivity
CDP Forests
F6.10b Provide details of your engagement with landscape/jurisdictional approaches to sustainable land use during the reporting year.//State the achievements of your engagement so far, and how
progress is monitored
SBTN: Land
1.2 Total area (ha) within the engaged landscape(s) of natural lands converted since 2020
ITTO Africa SFMI Indicator 2.2: The health and vitality of the forest ecosystem are maintained
Boreal SFMI 1.1.c Fragmentation of forests
FSC 6.3 The Organization shall maintain and/or enhance the diversity and composition of species, habitats, ecosystems and ecological processes through management activities
Forest Europe SFMI 4.7 Forest Fragmentation
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 work towards reducing forest fragmentation in [target location(s)] by [target percentage]% by implementing restoration and other measures to improve ecosystem connectivity.
Target source: WBCSD target template
Additional target notes
If company establishes operations in highly natural areas, it should take measures to maintain adequate parameters of landscape connectivity.
Sector
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Each metric applies to one sector.
Forest
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:Low
Feasibility:Low
Additional information
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Sector-specific details for each metric that are used as additional filters on the main metric page.
Product Category
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Select one or more product categories relevant to your operations. The product category applies only to metrics for operations in the manufacturing stage of the forest value chain.
: Textiles, Innovative bio-based products, Pulp and paper, Timber and wood products
Location
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Choose the location type for your operations. A larger number of metrics apply to rural locations, as these include forest management and certain manufacturing activities that are not relevant in urban settings.
: Rural
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
Restore areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to processing and manufacturing operations
Protect areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to processing and manufacturing operations
Avoid establishing processing and manufacturing operations in or adjacent to areas of significant biodiversity value