Quantity of high-risk natural commodities sourced under a sustainable management plan or certification programme, including proportion of total high-risk 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.
: 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.
GBF Target 9, Target 10, Target 16
TNFD C3.1 Quantity of high-risk natural commodities sourced from land/ocean/freshwater under a sustainable management plan or certification programme. For ES/ HB: Commodities to report under the core global disclosure metric include:
• Natural commodities: aluminium, copper, gypsum, iron, lead, sand and timber; and
• Manufactured commodities: brick, cement, concrete, carpet, glass, insulation products, rubber and steel.
Certification schemes for timber may include the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC); and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). ‘Controlled Wood’, ‘Controlled Sources’ or ‘SFI Fiber Sourcing’ are excluded from this definition. For CM: Commodities to report under the core global disclosure metric include:
• Alumina and ferrous oxide;
• Chalk marl;
• Coal;
• Limestone;
• Natural gypsum;
• Pozzolan;
• Primary aggregates;
• Sand; and
• Silica correctives.
In the core global metric, ‘sourced’ should be interpreted as purchased, bought by an organisation or from its own supply.
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 XX% volumes of high-risk natural commodities from areas known to be 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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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:Medium
Feasibility:High
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
Develop and implement sourcing guidelines that prioritize sustainable commodities and suppliers committed to sustainable practices
Implement due diligence and traceability systems for all raw materials, ensuring that all materials used in the production stage are sourced sustainably
Avoid material extraction in areas of significant biodiversity value