Percentage of portfolio allocated to nature-positive projects
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Percentage (%) (of portfolio)
Indicator
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Indicators were developed by WBCSD. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Capital allocated to managing nature risks and opportunities
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.
Boreal SFMI 6.2.a
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 percentage of its investment portfolio allocated to nature-positive projects by [percentage] by [target year], compared with a [baseline year] baseline
Target source: WBCSD target template
Additional target notes
Alternative target for consideration: Ensure that by 2030 at least 30 per cent of areas of degraded terrestrial, inland water, and marine and coastal ecosystems are under effective restoration, in order to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services, ecological integrity and connectivity. (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
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
Support and incentivize restoration projects in areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to sourcing locations (supply chain)
Support and incentivize regenerative agriculture and sustainable intensification outcomes at sourcing locations (supply chain)
Reduce food loss and waste across the value chain (supply chain)
Reduce GHG emissions from transportation and distribution (supply chain)
Reduce upstream water use by engaging with suppliers and encouraging the adoption of more water-efficient processes, particularly in water-stressed areas
Incentivize the reduction of GHG emissions from the operations and land use activities at sourcing locations
Prevent pollution and contamination from operations and land use activities
Develop and implement sourcing guidelines that prioritize sustainable commodities and suppliers committed to sustainable practices (supply chain)