Framework alignment notes
i
The details of a metric’s alignment to each framework, including where the same or similar metric can be found within the listed framework.
CSRD ESRS
i
Aligned with Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive European Sustainability Reporting Standards
GBF
i
Aligned with United Nations Global Biodiversity Framework
ESRS E4-5 AR 34a
GBF Target 1
Target example
i
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 reduce the total amount of land used by [target amount, in absolute km2, or percentage] by [target year], compared to a [baseline year] baseline.
Target source: WBCSD target template
Sector
i
Each metric applies to one sector.
Built Environment
Value chain stage
i
Each metric applies to one or more stages of the value chain aligned with the associated actions.
Raw Materials
Manufacturing
End of Life
Metric assessment
i
The relevance and feasibility scores were determined by WBCSD member companies. Learn more on the Methodology page.
Relevance:
Low
Feasibility:
Medium
Related actions
i
The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
Use recycled, renewable, or biodegradable materials to reduce reliance on virgin and fossil-based resources
View details
Use recycled, renewable, or biodegradable materials to reduce reliance on virgin and fossil-based resources
Description
Value chain stage
Manufacturing
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
Raw Materials
Built Environment
Back
Select and manage native, local plants species on-site and in landscaping to retain biodiversity
View details
Select and manage native, local plants species on-site and in landscaping to retain biodiversity
Description
Value chain stage
Manufacturing
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
Back
Protect biodiversity during harvesting and production
View details
Protect biodiversity during harvesting and production
Description
Value chain stage
Raw Materials
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
How the action applies
E.g., maintain decaying wood and forest residues, high-stumps and retention trees.
Back
Design and implement projects that avoid natural habitats, maintain habitat connectivity, and prioritize ecosystem functioning and services
View details
Design and implement projects that avoid natural habitats, maintain habitat connectivity, and prioritize ecosystem functioning and services
Description
Value chain stage
Manufacturing
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
How the action applies
E.g., avoid animal migration routes, avoid reduction of ecosystem services like flood control and water purification.
Raw Materials
Built Environment
E.g., avoid animal migration routes, avoid reduction of ecosystem services like flood control and water purification.
Back
Engage in context-based landscape management approaches (e.g., watershed stewardship and enhancing biodiversity)
View details
Engage in context-based landscape management approaches (e.g., watershed stewardship and enhancing biodiversity)
Description
Value chain stage
Manufacturing
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
Raw Materials
Built Environment
Back
Avoid establishing operations in / adjacent to areas of significant biodiversity value
View details
Avoid establishing operations in / adjacent to areas of significant biodiversity value
Description
Value chain stage
Manufacturing
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
Back
Avoid establishing waste management facilities in or adjacent to areas of significant biodiversity value
View details
Avoid establishing waste management facilities in or adjacent to areas of significant biodiversity value
Description
Value chain stage
End of Life
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
Back
Avoid material extraction in areas of significant biodiversity value
View details
Avoid material extraction in areas of significant biodiversity value
Description
Value chain stage
Raw Materials
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
Back
Create buffer zones/ecological corridors around valuable ecosystems
View details
Create buffer zones/ecological corridors around valuable ecosystems
Description
Value chain stage
Manufacturing
Sector of stage operator
Built Environment
Raw Materials
Built Environment
Back