Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Where do the metrics come from?
The Portal includes only existing metrics from key voluntary and regulatory frameworks, some of which apply to all sectors, while some are sector specific. To ensure alignment with the existing nature-related disclosure landscape, no new metrics were developed by WBCSD for the Portal. Two frameworks developed by the WBCSD have also been included in the analysis when relevant: the Global Circularity Protocol and the Regenerative Agriculture Metrics.
Can I go directly to the metrics without reading through all the pages before?
You can access the metrics prioritization tool directly. Enter the Portal via Step 1 and select your sector or the topic area; from there you will see the option in the bottom right of your screen to ‘Skip to Metrics’. Please note that if you chose to skip the preparatory steps, you will not be able to navigate the metrics based on the actions they are attached to. You will need to go ‘Back’ to the actions page to select actions to filter the metric recommendations in alignment with the actions you select.
How do I submit feedback?
On the Portal’s Homepage there is a Feedback button, that will bring you to the feedback form. There is also a Feedback button at the top of the detailed metric pages. We appreciate any feedback you can provide about your experience using the Portal, on the accuracy of its content, the areas of future development etc
Where can I find more details on the methodology linked to the actions, metrics and target setting?
Please see the Methodology page, for an overview of the approach, key concepts, and guidance used to develop the Portal’s content, including actions, metrics, and example targets.
Who is the Portal built for?
The Portal’s content is designed to support sustainability practitioners in real-economy companies, its primary user group. Practitioners working in sustainability or nature strategy, reporting, or procurement functions are expected to benefit most from the Portal’s content and functionalities. WBCSD will continue to assess how the Portal can better serve additional user groups.
Do users have to pay to access the Portal?
Portal is freely available on the WBCSD website and does not require a login.
Do users need to share any data in the Portal?
The Portal is not intended as a data repository. It intends to guide users to choose the most impactful actions to halt and reverse nature loss and explore their connection to material dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities (DIROs). Based on the user’s selection, the Portal will propose a tailored set of relevant and feasible metrics to measure and report progress in line with key voluntary and regulatory frameworks. Illustrative target examples will also be provided for the prioritized metrics.
Who was involved in the development of the Portal’s content?
Approximately 110+ companies and 40+ stakeholders (including NGOs, standard-setters, frameworks, business associations and coalitions) were involved in the development of the Portal’s content since 2023 – when work began on WBCSD’s Roadmaps to Nature Positive. The content was developed with the support of the following technical partners: Arcadis, The Biodiversity Consultancy, EY, ERM, Quantis-BCG and PwC.
What is the difference between ‘sector’ and ‘topic’ in the Portal? And will the Portal include more sectors and topics in the future?
In the Portal, a sector refers to a group of related industries or economic activities based on shared sustainability-related risks and opportunities. The sectors that currently feature in the Portal include: the agri-food system, forest products sector, pharmaceutical sector, built environment system, and energy system, and this will expand to include the chemical sector in the future. A topic refers to a theme that cuts across different sectors. Water stewardship is the first topic available in the Portal and hope to expand to other topics in the future such as ‘circularity’.
Why does the Portal only show Agri-food and Forest sectors in my supply chain view, even though my supply chain intersects with other sectors?
Although your supply chain may interact with other sectors, only bio-based materials from agriculture and forestry are currently available in the Portal. We hope to include other raw material inputs in the future, starting with chemical products.
Does the Portal point to data sources for each metrics?
Currently, the Portal does not link to data sources. Instead, it provides an assessment of the relevance and feasibility of each metric based on data availability and accessibility, among other considerations.
Is the alignment with frameworks guaranteed to be up to date?
The content of the Portal reflects the status of frameworks, standards, and guidance at the time the assessment was conducted – in 2024 and 2025. WBCSD will continue to update the content to ensure it remains relevant; however, temporary discrepancies may occur due to the dynamic and rapidly evolving nature disclosure landscape. When applying the metrics prioritized in the Portal, users should exercise due diligence to ensure alignment with the latest and most relevant requirements.