Natural/semi-natural habitat (NSH) in agricultural land
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Percentage per square kilometer (%/km²)
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.
: State
Framework alignment notes
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TNFD FA.A5.1
ESRS E4
SBTN: This metric is partially aligned with the requirements of the framework.
GRI 101-5 Locations with biodiversity impacts
WBCSD Regen Ag Outcome: Improved ecological integrity
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 increase the share natural/semi-natural habitat (NSH) in [target location(s)] by [target percentage per km2]% 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 Materials
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:High
Additional Metric Notes
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Rationale:
A habitat within or outside a crop that consists primarily of native, non-crop plant species. While it may be modified by human activity, it contributes to enhanced ecosystem services (IPBES & Earth Commission). There is considerable evidence supporting the importance of NSH (non-semi-natural habitat) in maintaining ecosystem services. This metric is relatively simple to measure, aligns with EII concepts, and has been recently validated.
Proposed spatial scope: km² (i.e., on-farm plus up to 1 km² beyond the farm boundary, where applicable).
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 operations
Protect areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to operations