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185 Bioregion Teams

5 Theme-Leagues

1 Global Climate League

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League rules, procedures, scoring and so much more!

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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Methodologies

League scoring methodologies, goals & indicators

Methodology Profile

Global Climate League

GRI

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Global Reporting Initiative

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a. A description of how the organization interacts with water, including how and where water is withdrawn, consumed, and discharged, and the water-related impacts the organization has caused or contributed to, or that are directly linked to its operations,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 consumption

Change in water storage in megaliters, if water storage has been identified as having a significant water-related impact.

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 Effluents

Methodology:

GRI

Goal:

Water consumption

Total water consumption from all areas in megaliters

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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