Nature-oriented area on site and off site, including recreated surfaces (environments in which management initiatives are implemented so as to create a habitat on a site where it did not exist initially)
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Hectares (ha)
Indicator
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Indicators were developed by WBCSD. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Area conserved or restored
Metric type
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The category of nature-related metrics. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Response
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 AR 26b and E4-5 AR 26a
GBF Target 1, Target 2, Target 3, Target 12
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 nature oriented area in [target location(s)] by [target amount, in absolute m3 or hectares, or percentage] 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.
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 MaterialsManufacturing
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
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
Use nature-based solutions for flood mitigation/storm protection
Select and manage native, local plants species on-site and in landscaping to retain biodiversity
Protect biodiversity during harvesting and production
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)
Create buffer zones/ecological corridors around valuable ecosystems