Quantity of high-risk natural commodities sourced under a sustainable management plan or certification programme, including proportion of total high-risk natural commodities
Unit
Indicator
Metric type
Framework alignment notes
Target example
[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: Adapted from SBTN Land Target
Metric assessment
Relevance: Medium
Feasibility: Medium
Additional Metric Notes
ACT-D stage: Commit Maturity stage: Advancing Metric Contribution to Action: Tracking the proportion of sustainably managed high-risk commodities promotes responsible sourcing and reduces pressure on vulnerable ecosystems. Observations/Successes/Challenges: > 'High risk' needs to have a clear criteria > Many high-risk commodities pass through complex supply chains, making tracking difficult, especially for indirect sourcing. > A commodity may be sustainable in one region but destructive in another (e.g., timber from certified vs. illegal logging operations). > Even certified supply chains can contribute to deforestation, water depletion, or biodiversity loss if enforcement is weak.