Total disturbed area (this is part of total spatial footprint)

Unit

: Square kilometers (km²) [TNFD], Hectares (ha) [GRI]

Indicator

: Total spatial footprint

Metric type

: Pressure

Framework alignment notes

Target 1

GRI 101-7-a-ii Size of affected or potentially affected ecosystems

SASB EM-CM 160a.2

TNFD C1.0b. Total spatial footprint is sum of total controlled, total disturbed and total rehabilitated area in km². For EN/HB/RE & RS: In reporting this core global disclosure metric, an organisation should include land owned, leased or managed in its spatial footprint. For CM: In reporting the land spatial footprint for quarrying activities under this core global disclosure metric, an organisation should include land owned, leased or managed in the exploration, development and production, closure and post-closure project phases. Organisations should refer to other relevant TNFD sector guidance for reporting downstream spatial footprints, in particular the engineering, construction and real estate guidance.

Target example

[Company name] will reduce the total disturbed area in [target location(s)] by [target amount, in absolute km2 or hectares, or percentage] by [target year], compared to a [baseline year] baseline

Target Source: WBCSD target template

Sector

Built Environment

Value chain stage

Raw Materials Manufacturing

Metric assessment

Relevance: Low

Feasibility: Medium

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Total disturbed area (this is part of total spatial footprint)

Framework alignment notes

Target example

Sector

Value chain stage

Metric assessment

Related actions

Use recycled, renewable, or biodegradable materials to reduce reliance on virgin and fossil-based resources

Select and change suppliers to move production to a lower-impact location

Select and manage native, local plants species on-site and in landscaping to retain biodiversity

Reduce disturbances (e.g., light, noise, vibration) from operations on surrounding environment

Design and implement projects that avoid natural habitats, maintain habitat connectivity, and prioritize ecosystem functioning and services

Develop appropriate environmental management plans to avoid and reduce soil compaction

Avoid harmful activities during times of vulnerability for key and threatened local species