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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:

Biodiversity

Methodology:

GRI

Goal:

Habitats protected or restored

a. Size and location of all habitat areas protected or restored, and whether the success of the restoration measure was or is approved by independent external professionals.

b. Whether partnerships exist with third parties to protect or restore habitat areas distinct from where the organization has overseen and implemented restoration or protection measures.

c. Status of each area based on its condition at the close of the reporting period.

d. Standards, methodologies, and assumptions used.

Category:

Environment

Macro-indicator:

Biodiversity

Methodology:

GRI

Goal:

Significant impacts of activities, products and services on biodiversity

Significant direct and indirect positive and negative impacts with reference to the following:

i. Species affected;
ii. Extent of areas impacted;
iii. Duration of impacts;
iv. Reversibility or irreversibility of the impacts.

Category:

Environment

Macro-indicator:

Biodiversity

Methodology:

GRI

Goal:

Significant impacts of activities, products and services on biodiversity

Nature of significant direct and indirect impacts on biodiversity with reference to one or more of the following:

i. Construction or use of manufacturing plants, mines, and transport infrastructure;
ii. Pollution (introduction of substances that do not naturally occur in the habitat from point and non-point sources);
iii. Introduction of invasive species, pests, and pathogens;
iv. Reduction of species;
v. Habitat conversion;
vi. Changes in ecological processes outside the natural range of variation (such as salinity or changes in groundwater level).

Category:

Environment

Macro-indicator:

Biodiversity

Methodology:

GRI

Goal:

IUCN Red List species and national conservation list species with habitats in areas affected by operations

Total number of IUCN Red List species and national conservation list species with habitats in areas affected by the operations of the organization, by level of extinction risk:

i. Critically endangered
ii. Endangered
iii. Vulnerable
iv. Near threatened
v. Least concern

Category:

Environment

Macro-indicator:

Biodiversity and ecosystems

Methodology:

ESRS - European Sustainability Reporting Standards

Goal:

Transition plan and consideration of biodiversity and ecosystems in strategy and business model

See link, plus Section Annexes

Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss:
- Climate Change
- Land-use change, fresh water-use change and sea-use change
- Direct exploitation
- Invasive alien species
- Pollution
- Others

Impacts on the state of species:
- Species population size
- Species global extinction risk

Impacts on the extent and condition of ecosystems:
- Land degradation
- Desertification
- Soil sealing

Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services

Category:

Environment

Macro-indicator:

Biodiversity and ecosystems

Methodology:

ESRS - European Sustainability Reporting Standards

Goal:

Anticipated financial effects from material biodiversity and ecosystem-related risks and opportunities

See link, plus Section Annexes

Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss:
- Climate Change
- Land-use change, fresh water-use change and sea-use change
- Direct exploitation
- Invasive alien species
- Pollution
- Others

Impacts on the state of species:
- Species population size
- Species global extinction risk

Impacts on the extent and condition of ecosystems:
- Land degradation
- Desertification
- Soil sealing

Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services

Category:

Environment

Macro-indicator:

Biodiversity and ecosystems

Methodology:

ESRS - European Sustainability Reporting Standards

Goal:

Impact metrics related to biodiversity and ecosystems change

See link, plus Section Annexes

Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss:
- Climate Change
- Land-use change, fresh water-use change and sea-use change
- Direct exploitation
- Invasive alien species
- Pollution
- Others

Impacts on the state of species:
- Species population size
- Species global extinction risk

Impacts on the extent and condition of ecosystems:
- Land degradation
- Desertification
- Soil sealing

Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services

Category:

Environment

Macro-indicator:

Biodiversity and ecosystems

Methodology:

ESRS - European Sustainability Reporting Standards

Goal:

Policies related to biodiversity and ecosystems

See link, plus Section Annexes

Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss:
- Climate Change
- Land-use change, fresh water-use change and sea-use change
- Direct exploitation
- Invasive alien species
- Pollution
- Others

Impacts on the state of species:
- Species population size
- Species global extinction risk

Impacts on the extent and condition of ecosystems:
- Land degradation
- Desertification
- Soil sealing

Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services

Category:

Environment

Macro-indicator:

Biodiversity and ecosystems

Methodology:

ESRS - European Sustainability Reporting Standards

Goal:

Actions and resources related to biodiversity and ecosystems

See link, plus Section Annexes

Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss:
- Climate Change
- Land-use change, fresh water-use change and sea-use change
- Direct exploitation
- Invasive alien species
- Pollution
- Others

Impacts on the state of species:
- Species population size
- Species global extinction risk

Impacts on the extent and condition of ecosystems:
- Land degradation
- Desertification
- Soil sealing

Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services

Category:

Environment

Macro-indicator:

Biodiversity and ecosystems

Methodology:

ESRS - European Sustainability Reporting Standards

Goal:

Targets related to biodiversity and ecosystems

See link, plus Section Annexes

Direct impact drivers of biodiversity loss:
- Climate Change
- Land-use change, fresh water-use change and sea-use change
- Direct exploitation
- Invasive alien species
- Pollution
- Others

Impacts on the state of species:
- Species population size
- Species global extinction risk

Impacts on the extent and condition of ecosystems:
- Land degradation
- Desertification
- Soil sealing

Impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services

Category:

Environment

Macro-indicator:

Buildings and Land

Methodology:

Doshisha University Value Research Center

Goal:

100% certified safe & accessible buildings

Achieve LEED (Platinum), BREEAM (5-Star) or their equivalent certification for all buildings operated, leased or owned

Complete the form (first time only) to download the document, and then click the link to go to the specific page.

Category:

Environment

Macro-indicator:

Buildings and Land

Methodology:

Doshisha University Value Research Center

Goal:

Transparently Reported Building and Land Use

Transparent reporting on buildings and land use audited by an independent 3rd party

Complete the form (first time only) to download the document, and then click the link to go to the specific page.

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