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.
CSRD ESRS
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Aligned with Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive European Sustainability Reporting Standards
GBF
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Aligned with United Nations Global Biodiversity Framework
ESRS E4-5 AR 26c
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 number of [projects or sites] that report an improvement in ecological integrity by [target amount, in absolute number, 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 Materials
Manufacturing
Metric assessment
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The relevance and feasibility scores were determined by WBCSD member companies. Learn more on the Methodology page.
Relevance:
Medium
Feasibility:
High
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
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Support targeted species recovery programs to restore genetic diversity among populations of native, wild and domesticated species at operating sites
Description
Value chain stage
Manufacturing
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
Raw Materials
Built Environment
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Undertake compensatory conservation through target-based ecological compensation
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Undertake compensatory conservation through target-based ecological compensation
Description
Value chain stage
Manufacturing
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
Raw Materials
Built Environment
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Use nature-based solutions for flood mitigation/storm protection
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Use nature-based solutions for flood mitigation/storm protection
Description
Value chain stage
Manufacturing
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
How the action applies
E.g., mangroves, semi-artificial reefs.
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Select and manage native, local plants species on-site and in landscaping to retain biodiversity
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Select and manage native, local plants species on-site and in landscaping to retain biodiversity
Description
Value chain stage
Manufacturing
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
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Protect biodiversity during harvesting and production
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Protect biodiversity during harvesting and production
Description
Value chain stage
Raw Materials
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
How the action applies
E.g., maintain decaying wood and forest residues, high-stumps and retention trees.
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Design and implement projects that avoid natural habitats, maintain habitat connectivity, and prioritize ecosystem functioning and services
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Design and implement projects that avoid natural habitats, maintain habitat connectivity, and prioritize ecosystem functioning and services
Description
Value chain stage
Manufacturing
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
How the action applies
E.g., avoid animal migration routes, avoid reduction of ecosystem services like flood control and water purification.
Raw Materials
Built Environment
E.g., avoid animal migration routes, avoid reduction of ecosystem services like flood control and water purification.
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Engage and invest in the restoration or afforestation of degraded land within or around operations
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Engage and invest in the restoration or afforestation of degraded land within or around operations
Description
Value chain stage
Raw Materials
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
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Engage in context-based landscape management approaches (e.g., watershed stewardship and enhancing biodiversity)
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Engage in context-based landscape management approaches (e.g., watershed stewardship and enhancing biodiversity)
Description
Value chain stage
Manufacturing
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
Raw Materials
Built Environment
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Avoid harmful activities during times of vulnerability for key and threatened local species
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Avoid harmful activities during times of vulnerability for key and threatened local species
Description
Value chain stage
Manufacturing
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
Raw Materials
Built Environment
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Create a no-dams policy on remaining free-flowing rivers
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Create a no-dams policy on remaining free-flowing rivers
Description
Value chain stage
Raw Materials
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
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Create buffer zones/ecological corridors around valuable ecosystems
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Create buffer zones/ecological corridors around valuable ecosystems
Description
Value chain stage
Manufacturing
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
Raw Materials
Built Environment
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