Share of total managed land covered by best practices for soil protection
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Percentage (%) (as part of total area owned, leased or managed)
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.
Objective 2: Forest Health and Productivity, PM2.3
8.5 Maintenance or appropriate enhancement of protective functions in forest management (notably soil and water)
Forest Management
RR-FM-160a.4.
101 Biodiversity
101-2
E4-3
Forests
F6.4a Provide details on the system, the approaches used to monitor compliance, the quantitative progress, and the non-compliance protocols, to implement your no conversion and/or deforestation commitment(s).
Indicator: 3.2.1 – Forest management practices ensure the protection of soil resources
4.2.a Proportion of forest management activities that meet best management practices or other relevant guidelines for protecting soil and water resources
9.1 The Organization shall assess and record the presence, status and likelihood of occurrence of High Conservation Values in the Management Unit, through a process that includes engagement with affected stakeholders, experts and Indigenous Peoples
3.1 Rate of compliance with locally applicable soil disturbance standards
5.1 Protective Forests
Target example
[Company name] will increase the share of total managed area in [target location(s)] covered by best practices for soil protection by [target amount, in percentage as part of total area of target location(s)]% by [target year] compared to a [baseline year] baseline
Target Source: WBCSD target template
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:Medium
Feasibility:High
Additional information
Biome: Tropical, Temperate, Boreal
Type of Forest: Plantation, Other Planted forest, Semi-natural forest, Naturally regenerative managed forest
Scale: Landscape, Forest management unit (FMU), Forest stand
Related actions
Protect soil quality
Increase carbon removals and storage in soils and forests