Freshwater endemism and freshwater biodiversity richness
Unit
Indicator
Metric type
Framework alignment notes
Target example
[Company name] will record the freshwater endemism and freshwater biodiversity richness for [basin] in which they operate. They will also establish a baseline year and update this every time the data layer is updated. If endemic species are recorded, then [Company name] will support landscape level action to conserve the species.
Target source: WBCSD target template
Metric assessment
Relevance: Low
Feasibility: Medium
Additional Metric Notes
ACT-D stage: Assess Maturity stage: Advancing Metric Contribution to Action: Monitoring endemic and diverse freshwater species identifies areas of ecological importance, driving measures to protect these high-value ecosystems. Observations/Successes/Challenges: > Data from WWF is widely accepted and standardized. > Proper interpretation needs input from conservation biologists and ecologists. > May not reflect overall ecosystem health