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Sustainability standards & frameworks · Working

Industry-based metric

Also called: sector metric

ELI5

A metric tailored to sustainability matters common within a defined industry.

Used in conversation

“Compare industry-based metric with the same cohort and period before drawing a conclusion.”

Pitch context

You will see “Industry-based metric” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches sustainability standards & frameworks.

Why it matters: In sustainability standards & frameworks, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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