Pesticide Use (OI9891)

This metric is intended to capture the quantity of pesticides used during the reporting period on land directly controlled by the organization. Pesticide use refers to the use of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, disinfectants, and any other substance intended to prevent, destroy, attract, repel, or control any pest, including unwanted species of plants or animals, during the production, storage, transport, distribution, and processing of food, agricultural commodities, and animal feeds that may be administered to animals for the control of parasites.

Organizations can refer to the glossary for additional information on pesticide use and the WHO Acute Toxicity Hazard Categories. Organizations that use WHO Class Ia (extremely hazardous) and Ib (highly hazardous) pesticides should footnote additional details on the relevant land (for example, area applied and crops present) and pesticide use.