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.
Target 1, target 2
GRI 101 (2024) Disclosures 101-5, 101-7 and 101-2
SASB EM-SV160a.1, EMMD-160a.3
TNFD C1.0a
Oil & Gas - the organisation should include area that is owned, leased and/or operated (e.g. rights-of-way, easements and area concessions) in the exploration, production (drilling, completion or fracturing) and decommissioning phases, as well as recently decommissioned sites or sites being restored.
Target example
[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.
Energy
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
Design and implement projects that avoid natural habitats, maintain habitat connectivity, and prioritize ecosystem functioning and services
Develop and implement sourcing guidelines that prioritize sustainable commodities and suppliers committed to sustainable practices
Engage and invest in the restoration or afforestation of degraded land within or around operations
Adopt nature-based solutions
Avoid establishing operations in / adjacent to areas of significant biodiversity value