Indicates the number of individuals of a particular species that are present on area directly or indirectly controlled by the organization as of the end of the reporting period.
Species Abundance (PI8027)
- Reporting Format Decimal
- Metric Type Metric
- Metric Level Product/Service
- IRIS Metric Citation IRIS, 2022. Species Abundance (PI8027). v5.3.
Footnote
Organizations should footnote all assumptions used, including source of data.
Usage Guidance
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This metric is intended to capture the abundance of species on area directly or indirectly controlled by the organization as of the end of the reporting period. This metric is intended to be used in combination with Species: Total (PI7728), which identifies species, after which individuals within those species can be counted with this metric. For further details and resources on measurement, see the usage guidance in the metric record for Species: Total (PI7728).
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Species richness refers to the number of species in an area. Species abundance refers to the number of individuals per species.
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Investors are strongly encouraged to contextualize their projects – and ideally select projects – based on broader, country- or region-level biodiversity and landscape assessments focused on site irreplaceability. Viewing biodiversity through the lens of a systematic conservation plan enables more efficient, impact goal-oriented management decisions.
Impact Categories & Themes
SDG Goals & Targets
Zero Hunger
- SDG Target 2.5
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Climate Action
Life Below Water
Life on Land
- SDG Target 15.5
- SDG Target 15.7
- SDG Target 15.c
Metric History
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June 2022 - IRIS v5.3 Released (current version)
New metric. Species Abundance (PI8027) was developed via the IRIS+ Biodiversity and Ecosystems Expert Subgroup.