Unified Metrics Library - Total sealed area

Helper question

What was the total use of sealed area by the company, during the period?

Summary

Land covered by impermeable surfaces like concrete or asphalt, limiting water infiltration and natural ecosystems.

Unit

km²

Description

Seale land is land covered with impermeable materials as a result of urban development, infrastructure construction or change in the nature of the soil, leading to impermeability, loss of agricultural or forestry areas and ecological soil functions severely impaired or prevented (e.g. soil working as a buffer and filter).