Total spatial footprint: Sum of total surface area controlled/ managed by the organisation, where the organisation has control, plus the total disturbed area, plus the total rehabilitated or restored area.
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
Indicators were developed by WBCSD. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Total spatial footprint
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.
GBF Target 1, Target 2
GRI 101-5, GRI 101-7, GRI 101-2
SASB EM-CM-160a.2
TNFD C1.0a refering to source GRI 101 (2024): total spatial footprint
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
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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 decrease the footprint of the [total surface area it controls/manages and/or total disturbed area] in [target location(s)] by [target amount, absolute or percentage] by [target year], compared to a [baseline year] baseline.
Target source: WBCSD target template
Additional target notes
Alternative target for consideration: [Company name] will restore [target amount, absolute or percentage] of degraded land within [target location(s)], by [target year] compared to a [baseline year] baseline. (Source - WBCSD target template)
Sector
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Each metric applies to one sector.
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:High
Feasibility:Medium
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
Support targeted species recovery programs to restore genetic diversity among populations of native, wild and domesticated species at operating sites
Undertake compensatory conservation through target-based ecological compensation
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
Implement water replenishment projects/programs
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
Engage and invest in the restoration or afforestation of degraded land within or around operations
Engage in context-based landscape management approaches (e.g., watershed stewardship and enhancing biodiversity)
Avoid harmful activities during times of vulnerability for key and threatened local species
Avoid material extraction in areas of significant biodiversity value