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CERM-ELEMENT-METHODOLOGY

Methodology

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Definition

A defined approach, calculation rule, or procedural framework that governs how Metrics are computed, how Boundaries are set, or how Trajectories are constructed.

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Gross Scope 2 Emissions
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Gross Scope 3 Emissions
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Carbon Removals
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Net Emissions
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Emissions Intensity
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Progress Against Emissions Reduction Target
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Existence of Climate Transition Plan
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Renewable Energy Consumption
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Transition plan existence
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Gross Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions
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Scope 2 accounting approach
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Gross Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions
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Biogenic emissions and removals
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Renewable energy consumption
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Progress against climate targets
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Year-on-year emissions change
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Emissions intensity metric
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GHG calculation methodology
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Estimation and data quality assumptions
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Use of climate scenarios
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Changes in methodology or boundary
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Governance processes for sustainability oversight
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Integration of sustainability into organisational governance processes
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Existence of sustainability governance policies
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Scope of sustainability governance policies
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Existence of business conduct or ethics policy
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Anti-corruption and anti-bribery controls
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Protection mechanisms for reporting parties
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Stakeholder engagement in governance matters
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Methodology for governance disclosures
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Financial effects of sustainability risks
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Financial effects of sustainability opportunities
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Expected future financial exposure
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Interaction between sustainability impacts and financial performance
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Extent of indirect economic impacts
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Economic dependency relationships
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Supplier economic impact assessment
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Tax strategy disclosure
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Methodology for economic calculations
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Changes in economic methodology or scope
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Employee turnover rate
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Average training hours
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Training participation rate
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Injury rate
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Workforce-related policies
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Methodology and assumptions for workforce data
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Existence of biodiversity-related policies or commitments
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Integration of biodiversity considerations into operational planning
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Processes for identifying biodiversity interactions
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Processes for monitoring biodiversity-related interactions
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Use of external guidance or frameworks for biodiversity assessment
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Changes in biodiversity management approaches
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Energy procurement method
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Energy intensity metric
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Energy savings achieved
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Energy measurement methodology
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Data estimation and uncertainty
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Share of recycled or secondary material inputs
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Material intensity metric
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Material loss or waste reduction
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Material recovery rate
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Materials and circularity policy
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Methodology and assumptions for materials data
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Existence of pollution-related policies or controls
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Pollution monitoring and measurement processes
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Use of pollution control or abatement technologies
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Changes in pollution management practices
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Waste intensity metric
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Waste data normalisation method
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Waste management practices or systems
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Processes for measuring or tracking waste
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Water reuse or recycling processes
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Water intensity metric
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Water data normalisation method
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Water management practices or systems
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Processes for monitoring or measuring water use
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Community engagement processes
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Community consultation prior to significant activities
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Remediation processes for community impacts
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Free, prior, and informed consultation processes
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Community-related policies or commitments
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Methodology and assumptions for community disclosures
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Product or service safety policies
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Consumer data protection policies
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Data security management practices
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Marketing and advertising policies
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Accuracy and transparency of product information
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Consumer remediation or compensation processes
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Consumer-related policies or commitments
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Methodology and assumptions for consumer disclosures
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Freedom of association and collective bargaining in the value chain
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Non-discrimination practices in the value chain
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Health and safety monitoring practices
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Engagement with value chain workers
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Remediation processes for value chain worker issues
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Processes for identifying value chain labour risks
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Due diligence processes for value chain workers
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Supplier assessment or audit practices
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Policies related to value chain workers
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Methodology and assumptions for value chain worker disclosures
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