Land-use change, freshwater-use change and (or) sea-use change. E.g. conversion over time of land cover, changes in spatial configuration of the landscape, etc.
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Hectares per year (ha/year), Percentage change (Δ%)
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.
ESRS E4-5 38 If the undertaking has concluded that it directly contributes to the impact drivers of land-use change , freshwater -use change and/or sea-use change, it shall report relevant metrics. The undertaking may disclose metrics that measure: (a) conversion over time in land cover; (b) changes over time in management of ecosystem, (c) changes in spatial configuration of landscape, (d) changes in ecosystem structural connectivity and (e) functional connectivity.
GBF Target 1
GRI 101-6-a-i 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
For EN/HB: Land-use change reported under the core global disclosure metric should distinguish land-use changes by the land use before the development started: brownfield sites, undeveloped land, farmland, wetland etc.
For RE/RS potential measures could also include:
• Green plot ratio;
• Urban greening factor;
• Area of tree planting (m2);
• Area of a building on which plants are planted (m2);
• Share of area above threshold for normalised difference vegetation index; and
• Number of areas of sections of planted trees of more than 100m2 created. For CM: In reporting ecosystem use change associated with quarrying, the extent of land/freshwater/ocean ecosystem use change (km2) should cover the gross area disturbed, as well as the gross area reclaimed in the reporting period. Values should be broken down by area disturbed in each phase as follows:
• Pre-disturbance;
• Clearance;
• Extraction, development and production;
• Quarry closure; and
• Post-closure project phases, including rehabilitation or reclamation, while the land remains in the organisation’s value chain. 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. Organisations should refer to other relevant TNFD sector guidance for ecosystem use change downstream, in particular the engineering, construction and real estate guidance.
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 [target location(s)] by [2025, or earliest post-2025 date], compared with a cutoff year no later than 2020*.
(* 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.
Built Environment
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 MaterialsManufacturingEnd of Life
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
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
Support targeted species recovery programs to restore genetic diversity among populations of native, wild and domesticated species at operating sites
Undertake compensatory conservation through target-based ecological compensation
Use nature-based solutions for flood mitigation/storm protection
Select and change suppliers to move production to a lower-impact location
Select and manage native, local plants species on-site and in landscaping to retain biodiversity
Implement water replenishment projects/programs
Design and implement projects that avoid natural habitats, maintain habitat connectivity, and prioritize ecosystem functioning and services
Engage and invest in the restoration or afforestation of degraded land within or around operations
Engage in context-based landscape management approaches (e.g., watershed stewardship and enhancing biodiversity)
Avoid establishing operations in / adjacent to areas of significant biodiversity value
Avoid establishing operations in/adjacent to water-stressed areas
Avoid establishing waste management facilities in or adjacent to areas of significant biodiversity value
Avoid harmful activities during times of vulnerability for key and threatened local species
Avoid material extraction in areas of significant biodiversity value
Create a no-dams policy on remaining free-flowing rivers
Create buffer zones/ecological corridors around valuable ecosystems