Proportion of production volume that is determined to be deforestation and conversion free (DCF), by product
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Percentage (%)
Indicator
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Indicators were developed by WBCSD. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Area sustainably managed
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.
This metric is partially aligned with the requirements of the framework.
TNFD Additional Sector Guidance Food and Agri
FA.C1.0
SBTN Land Target 1: No Conversion of Natural Ecosystems
Land Use Change (LUC) Emissions
This metric is aligned with the requirements of the framework.
Target example
[Company name] will produce 100% of [product] volumes in areas determined to be deforestation and conversion-free by [2027 (or earliest post-2027 date)] compared to a 2020* cutoff year.
(* While the cutoff date of 2020 and the goal of no conversion is aligned both to science and international commitments and policies, the target date may differ based on implementation hurdles and local context.)
Target Source: Adapted from SBTN Land Target
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 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
Additional Metric Notes
Rationale:
This metric provides an indication of land conversion activities occurring across the supply chain. The scope should include both direct operations and the supply chain (i.e., “from land controlled, managed, or sourced from,” per TNFD guidance).
Key resources:
SBTN-Land; Accountability Framework initiative; Consumer Goods Forum FPC; EUDR
Additional/complementary metrics:
Disaggregation by land owned vs sourced from
Direct vs indirect sourcing
Financial investment in activity
Landscape deep dives:
Cerrado, BR - soy (+ corn/cotton rotation) - Key indicator for this biome which is a hotspot for terrestrial ecosystem conversion
Key resources: SCF Farmer First Clusters M&E outcome indicators; TRASE (data analysis for soy in Brazil): https://trase.earth; Commodity certification schemes databases (eg, RTRS): https://responsiblesoy.org/productores; BR Ag Ministry to lauch the Plataforma AgroBrasil+Sustentável allowing for compliance checks
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Mekong Delta, VA - rice (+ aquaculture rotation) - Key indicator for this biome which is a hotspot for freshwater and terrestrial ecosystem conversion.
Key resources: Sustainable Rice Platform: https://sustainablerice.org/
Related actions
Develop and implement sourcing guidelines that prioritize sustainable commodities and suppliers committed to sustainable practices