This data dictionary defines the fields used throughout the RICA Metrics Reporting Standard.
| Field | Definition |
|---|
| Metric code | Stable machine-readable identifier used by Atlas. |
| Metric name | User-facing metric title. |
| Dimension | Broad domain of the metric: ecological, social, or financial. |
| Metric type | Human grouping used in reporting navigation, such as Biodiversity or Livelihoods. |
| Metric subtype | Specific subject within the metric type. |
| Unit | Standard measurement unit for reported values. |
| Cadence | Expected reporting interval. |
| Aggregation method | How values can be combined across distinct projects for a reporting period. |
| Reporting period | Calendar period the value represents. |
| Actual value | Reported observed value for the period. |
| Target value | Expected or planned value where applicable. |
| Evidence source | File, record, log, export, or note supporting the value. |
| Verification status | Review state applied to the value or submission. |
| Superseded value | A prior value replaced by a later correction while remaining traceable. |
| Coverage | Share or count of projects in a portfolio or note pool with usable values. |
| Unit | Meaning |
|---|
| currency | Project currency unless a specific reporting surface converts values. |
| FTE | Full-time equivalent employment. |
| hectares | Area measurement. |
| KL | Kilolitres. |
| tCO2e | Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. |
| tC | Tonnes of carbon. |
| tonnes | Metric tonnes. |