Quantity of high-risk natural commodities sourced from land/ocean/freshwater, split into types, including proportion of total natural commodities.
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Metric tonnes (t)
Indicator
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Indicators were developed by WBCSD. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Resource consumption
Metric type
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The category of nature-related metrics. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Pressure
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.
TNFD C3.1
GRI 101-5
ESRS E4-5
Boreal SFMI 6.3.d
CCFM SFMI 5.1.3
AFi 1.1
EUDR Article 9
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 source X% of volumes of high-risk natural commodities from areas known to be conversion-free by [target year] 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: WBCSD target template
Additional target notes
Companies should consider the SBTN High Impact Commodities List when setting this target.
Sector
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Each metric applies to one sector.
Forest
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.
Prevent pollution or contamination of water bodies at sourcing locations
Incentivize the reduction of GHG emissions from the operations and land use activities at sourcing locations
Incentivize the restoration of areas of significant biodiversity value
Incentivize the restoration of areas of significant carbon value at sourcing locations
Incentivise the protection of areas of significant biodiversity value at sourcing locations
Incentivise the protection of biodiversity during harvesting at sourcing locations
Incentivise the protection of water bodies at sourcing locations
Incentivise the reduction of water use and wastage at sourcing locations, particularly in water-stressed areas
Incentivize the prevention of poaching and illegal logging at sourcing locations
Incentivize the protection of areas of significant carbon value at sourcing locations
Avoid and disincentivize conversion of areas of significant biodiversity value at sourcing locations