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Introduction
Step into a new frontier of environmental action with the Global Climate League, where the focus is on the bioregional stage. Whether you're an individual, a company, a school, or a community group - everyone's invited to join this exhilarating venture.
Under the vast umbrella of the Global Climate League, 185 teams emerge, each representing a distinct bioregion on our planet. It's not just a league; it's a movement uniting people worldwide. Picture this: 5 theme-leagues, each with its own set of league-specific standings and a coveted championship.
Now, here's the magic - the teams aren't just made up of players; they encompass everyone in the bioregion contributing to activities related to the 5 key themes. It's a dynamic collaboration where individuals, organizations, and companies join forces, driving impactful change right where it matters most. Welcome to the Global Climate League, where every bioregion becomes a stage for environmental and social transformation.
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League scoring methodologies, goals & indicators
Methodology Profile
Methodology Indicators & KPIs
Category:
Environment
Macro-indicator:
Water and Effluents
Methodology:
GRI
Goal:
Water discharge
Priority substances of concern for which discharges are treated, including:
i. how priority substances of concern were defined, and any international standard, authoritative list, or criteria used;
ii. the approach for setting discharge limits for priority substances of concern;
iii. number of incidents of non-compliance with discharge limits.
Category:
Environment
Macro-indicator:
Water and Effluents
Methodology:
GRI
Goal:
Interactions with water as a shared resource
a. A description of how the organization interacts with water, including how and where water is withdrawn, consumed, and discharged, and the water-related impacts the organization has caused or contributed to, or that are directly linked to its operations, products, or services by its business relationships (e.g., impacts caused by runoff).
b. A description of the approach used to identify water-related impacts, including the scope of assessments, their timeframe, and any tools or methodologies used.
c. A description of how water-related impacts are addressed, including how the organization works with stakeholders to steward water as a shared resource, and how it engages with suppliers or customers with significant water-related impacts.
d. An explanation of the process for setting any water-related goals and targets that are part of the organization’s approach to managing water and effluents, and how they relate to public policy and the local context of each area with water stress.
Category:
Environment
Macro-indicator:
Water and Effluents
Methodology:
GRI
Goal:
Water withdrawal
Total water withdrawal from all areas with water stress in megaliters, and a breakdown of this total by the following sources, if applicable:
i. Surface water;
ii. Groundwater;
iii. Seawater;
iv. Produced water;
v. Third-party water.
Category:
Environment
Macro-indicator:
Water and Effluents
Methodology:
GRI
Goal:
Water withdrawal
Total water withdrawal from all areas in megaliters, and a breakdown of this total by the following sources, if applicable:
i. Surface water;
ii. Groundwater;
iii. Seawater;
iv. Produced water;
v. Third-party water.
Category:
Environment
Macro-indicator:
Water and Effluents
Methodology:
GRI
Goal:
Water discharge
Total water discharge to all areas in megaliters, and a breakdown of this total by the following types of destination, if applicable:
i. Surface water;
ii. Groundwater;
iii. Seawater;
iv. Third-party water, and the volume of this total sent for use to other organizations, if applicable.
Category:
Environment
Macro-indicator:
Water and marine resources
Methodology:
ESRS - European Sustainability Reporting Standards
Goal:
Targets related to water and marine resources
See link, plus Section Annexes
Water and marine resources:
- Water consumption
- Water withdrawals
- Water discharges
- Water discharges in the oceans
- Extraction and use of marine resources
Category:
Environment
Macro-indicator:
Water and marine resources
Methodology:
ESRS - European Sustainability Reporting Standards
Goal:
Water consumption
See link, plus Section Annexes
Water and marine resources:
- Water consumption
- Water withdrawals
- Water discharges
- Water discharges in the oceans
- Extraction and use of marine resources
Category:
Environment
Macro-indicator:
Water and marine resources
Methodology:
ESRS - European Sustainability Reporting Standards
Goal:
Anticipated financial effects from material water and marine resources-related risks and opportunities
See link, plus Section Annexes
Water and marine resources:
- Water consumption
- Water withdrawals
- Water discharges
- Water discharges in the oceans
- Extraction and use of marine resources
Category:
Environment
Macro-indicator:
Water and marine resources
Methodology:
ESRS - European Sustainability Reporting Standards
Goal:
Actions and resources related to water and marine resources
See link, plus Section Annexes
Water and marine resources:
- Water consumption
- Water withdrawals
- Water discharges
- Water discharges in the oceans
- Extraction and use of marine resources
Category:
Environment
Macro-indicator:
Water and marine resources
Methodology:
ESRS - European Sustainability Reporting Standards
Goal:
Policies related to water and marine resources
See link, plus Section Annexes
Water and marine resources:
- Water consumption
- Water withdrawals
- Water discharges
- Water discharges in the oceans
- Extraction and use of marine resources
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