Natural ecosystem presence

Unit

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: Hectares (ha), Percentage (%)

Indicator

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: Ecosystem condition

Metric type

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: State

Framework alignment notes

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GBF Target 1, Target 3
UN - CCD: This metric is aligned with the requirements of the framework.
This metric is partially aligned with the requirements of the framework.
ESRS E4-5
SBTN: This metric is aligned with the requirements of the framework.
UNEP - LUFIH: This metric is aligned with the requirements of the framework.
GRI 101-7 Changes to the state of biodiversity, GRI 101-5 Locations with biodiversity impacts
CDP - This metric is aligned with the requirements of the framework.

Target example
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[Company name] will identify and report the proportion of natural ecosystems in [Company name]'s [target location(s)] by [target year].

Target source: WBCSD target template

Sector

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Agri-food

Value chain stage

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Raw Materials Manufacturing

Metric assessment

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Relevance: High
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Feasibility: High
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Additional Metric Notes
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Rationale

The natural ecosystem presence metric provides a baseline from which natural ecosystem conversion and deforestation can be assessed. The scope should include both direct operations and the supply chain.

Additional/complementary metrics

  • Disaggregation by land owned/leased vs sourced from
  • Disaggregation by ecosystem type (esp. forest vs non-forest native vegetation)

Related actions

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Restore areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to operations

Restore areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to operations

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Agri-food

How the action applies

Coming soon

Support and incentivize regenerative agriculture and sustainable intensification outcomes at sourcing locations

Support and incentivize regenerative agriculture and sustainable intensification outcomes at sourcing locations

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Agri-food

How the action applies

Coming soon

Reduce GHG emissions from operations and land use activities

Reduce GHG emissions from operations and land use activities

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Agri-food

How the action applies

Coming soon

Protect areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to operations

Protect areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to operations

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Agri-food

How the action applies

Coming soon

Implement precision technology and practices to optimize agri-inputs and drive sustainable intensification

Implement precision technology and practices to optimize agri-inputs and drive sustainable intensification

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Agri-food

How the action applies

E.g., 4R Nutrient Stewardship, Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

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

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Agri-food

How the action applies

E.g., improved irrigation.

Implement precision technology and practices to optimize water use, particularly in water-stressed areas, in resource extraction and production processes

Implement precision technology and practices to optimize water use, particularly in water-stressed areas, in resource extraction and production processes

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Agri-food

How the action applies

Coming soon

Develop and deploy inputs and technology to drive sustainable intensification and regenerative agriculture outcomes

Develop and deploy inputs and technology to drive sustainable intensification and regenerative agriculture outcomes

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Agri-food

How the action applies

Coming soon

Develop and implement practices to drive regenerative agriculture

Develop and implement practices to drive regenerative agriculture

Description

Value chain stage

Raw Materials

Sector of stage operator

Agri-food

How the action applies

Transition to regenerative agriculture practices (e.g., crop rotation, cover crops, conservation tillage, natural barriers, ICLFS, etc) to improve soil health, biodiversity & carbon sequestration.