For example: agricultural waste for biogas production, Biodegradable plastic mulch films, multi-feedstock biorefinery processes, microalgae for biofuels, food residues for food or feed ingredients
]]>For example: agricultural waste for biogas production, Biodegradable plastic mulch films, multi-feedstock biorefinery processes, microalgae for biofuels, food residues for food or feed ingredients
]]>Please add the level of measurability and the level of importance for every indicator below. If necessary, you will find the definitions of the environmental indicators under the matrix table.
Please note that one indicator might be important but is not likely to be measurable and vice versa.
Please add the level of measurability and the level of importance for every indicator below. If necessary, you will find the definitions of the environmental indicators under the matrix table.
Please note that one indicator might be important but is not likely to be measurable and vice versa.
1. Material footprint = Material footprint serves as a consumption-based measure of resource utilization. It represents a global distribution of utilized raw material extraction based on an economy's final demand. The material footprint doesn't track the physical movement of materials within or between countries, but instead, highlights the connection between the commencement of a production process (involving the extraction of raw materials from the natural environment) and its conclusion (the consumption of a product or service).
2. Global Warming Potential = The Global Warming Potential (GWP) was created to facilitate comparisons of the global warming impacts of various gases. Specifically, it quantifies how much energy the emissions of one ton of a gas will absorb over a specified duration relative to the emissions of one ton of carbon dioxide (CO2). A higher GWP indicates that a particular gas contributes more to the Earth's warming compared to CO2 during that time frame, typically set at 100 years. GWPs establish a standardized measure, enabling analysts to aggregate emissions estimates of different gases (e.g., in compiling a national greenhouse gas inventory) and enabling policymakers to assess emissions reduction opportunities across sectors and gases.
3. Ozone depletion = In life cycle assessment (LCA), stratospheric ozone depletion pertains to the impact on both ecosystem health and human well-being due to the thinning of the ozone layer. This thinning is primarily caused by the release of ozone-depleting substances, such as compounds containing fluorine, bromine, and chlorine groups.
4. Particulate matter = This is an indicator that measures the potential risk of disease occurrence resulting from the emission of particulate matter. Particulate matter (PM) consists of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air. PM can originate from various sources, typically arising from burning processes and activities that generate dust.
5. Photochemical ozone formation = Indicators of emissions of gases that affect the creation of photochemical ozone in the lower atmosphere (smog) catalysed by sunlight.
6. Acidification = Indicator of the potential acidification of soils and water due to the release of gases such as nitrogen oxides and sulphur oxides
7. Terrestrial eutrophication = Indicator of the enrichment of the terrestrial ecosystem with nutritional elements, due to the emission of nitrogen-containing compounds.
8. Freshwater eutrophication = Indicator of the enrichment of the freshwater ecosystem with nutritional elements, due to the emission of nitrogen or phosphor-containing compounds
9. Marine eutrophication = Indicator of the enrichment of the marine ecosystem with nutritional elements, due to the emission of nitrogen-containing compounds.
10. Land use = Measure of the changes in soil quality (Biotic production, Erosion resistance, Mechanical filtration).
11. Water scarcity = Indicator of the relative amount of water used, based on regionalized water scarcity factors.
12. Abiotic depletion potential = Abiotic resources are nonliving natural substances, such as copper ore and crude oil, and may contain energy resources, such as wind energy. The abiotic depletion potential (ADP) considers the extraction of nonrenewable raw materials. Unit of indicator for this impact category is kg Sb eq. The main concern of this category is the human and ecosystem health that is affected by the extraction of minerals and fossil fuels as inputs to the system.
13. Fossil resources savings = Coal based processes have the highest and most adverse external effects, followed by oil. External effects are typically lowest for renewables and nuclear»power.»Among»renewables,»however,»bioenergy»is»an»exception,»
with pollution and climate impacts between those of fossil fuels and other renewables. External effects are
especially high in the case of indoor air pollution from traditional bioenergy uses, since traditional cooking
and heating typically involve minimal or no emissions control. They scale-up of renewables also involves
replacing traditional bioenergy with more sustainable forms.
14. Proportion of agricultural area under productive and sustainable agriculture
15. Organic farming = Organic farming involves cultivating crops and raising animals without the use of synthetic farm inputs like fertilizers and pesticides. Instead, it relies on traditional methods such as green manure, compost manure, crop rotation, and other cultural practices to control pests and manage diseases.
16. Change in carbon stocks / Carbon sequestration = Carbon sequestration refers to the process of capturing and storing carbon emissions from the atmosphere using both physical and biological methods. A carbon stock, or carbon pool, is a system that has the capacity to store or release carbon. Examples for carbon stocks are soils, oceans or permafrost.
17. Marine protected area (SDG 14.5.1) = A marine protected area is a defined region designated and managed for the long-term conservation of marine resources, ecosystems services, or cultural heritage.
18. Material Circularity Index for bio-based products = The Material Circularity Indicator (MCI) tool assists companies in recognizing the circular value of their products and materials. It enables companies to assess the environmental, regulatory, and supply chain risks associated with their products. With the MCI, companies can input product data to gauge the circularity of material flows for specific products and group them together to understand the company's overall impact. It aids decision-making processes related to product design and material procurement, considering both circularity and the economic, environmental, and societal objectives.
19. Agricultural areas under Natura 2 000 = The indicator gives information on the agricultural area which is covered by Natura 2000 habitats that depend on a continuation of extensive farming practices. The data and information for this factsheet provides data on area of habitat types dependent on agriculture under Natura 2000 areas (extensive agriculture, threatened by abandonment).
20. Area covered by a protected habitat or species in rural areas and the resulting extent of commitments classified under agri-environmental-climate interventions for protected areas 2023-2027 = The indicator gives information on the agricultural area which is covered by protected habitat or species classified under agri-environmental-climate interventions for protected areas in CAP 2023-2027
21. Soil condition = Soil condition refers to the ability of a particular soil to operate effectively within the confines of land use and ecosystem limitations. This involves supporting biological productivity, preserving environmental well-being, and fostering the health of plants, animals, and humans.
22. Net energy balance / Access to Modern Energy and energy security = Energy in the final product-Net energy input;The net energy balance is the difference between energy produced and the energy used in its production. It is crucial for understanding the sustainability of energy sources. Access to modern energy means having safer and more sustainable energy sources for daily necessities like cooking and heating. Energy security refers to the consistent availability of affordable energy. It involves ensuring timely investments for long-term energy needs and the ability to swiftly adapt to sudden changes in supply and demand for short-term stability.
23. Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption (SDG 7.2.1) = The renewable energy share in total final consumption is the percentage of final consumption of energy that is derived from renewable resources.
24. Forest fragmentation = loss of forest and the division of the remaining forest into smaller blocks
Fragmentation amplifies the effects of the surrounding environment on the forest, especially at its edges.
25. Forests under management plan = A forest management plan defines the planned forestry activities (e.g. inventory, yield calculation, harvesting, silviculture, protection and monitoring), specifying objectives, actions and control arrangements in a forest area. A forest management plan is also an important tool for ensuring the participation of, and communicating forest objectives and strategies to, people living in or near the forest and other stakeholders in the implementation of SFM.
26. Forest increments and fellings = Increments refer to the change in the size of a tree between the beginning and ending of a growth period. Fellings refer to the volume of all trees, which are felled during a given period, whether or not removed from the forest or other felling sites
27. Deforestation = Deforestation refers to the decrease of forest area that are lost for other uses such as agricultural, croplands, urbanization, or mining activities.
28. Food loss and waste index (SDG 12.3) = The Food Loss Index (FLI) focuses on food losses that occur from production up to (and not including) the retail level. It measures the changes in percentage losses for a basket of 10 main commodities by country in comparison with a base period.
29. Material and waste recycling and recovery rate = Recycling/Recovery rates illustrate the proportion of waste that is recycled or recovered in comparison to the overall amount generated. Recycling encompasses material recycling, preparation for re-use, composting, and anaerobic digestion. Recovery pertains to waste from construction and demolition that is prepared for re-use, recycled, or subject to material recovery, including backfilling operations. These rates are reported for various waste types, such as municipal waste, packaging waste, and more.
]]>1. Material footprint = Material footprint serves as a consumption-based measure of resource utilization. It represents a global distribution of utilized raw material extraction based on an economy's final demand. The material footprint doesn't track the physical movement of materials within or between countries, but instead, highlights the connection between the commencement of a production process (involving the extraction of raw materials from the natural environment) and its conclusion (the consumption of a product or service).
2. Global Warming Potential = The Global Warming Potential (GWP) was created to facilitate comparisons of the global warming impacts of various gases. Specifically, it quantifies how much energy the emissions of one ton of a gas will absorb over a specified duration relative to the emissions of one ton of carbon dioxide (CO2). A higher GWP indicates that a particular gas contributes more to the Earth's warming compared to CO2 during that time frame, typically set at 100 years. GWPs establish a standardized measure, enabling analysts to aggregate emissions estimates of different gases (e.g., in compiling a national greenhouse gas inventory) and enabling policymakers to assess emissions reduction opportunities across sectors and gases.
3. Ozone depletion = In life cycle assessment (LCA), stratospheric ozone depletion pertains to the impact on both ecosystem health and human well-being due to the thinning of the ozone layer. This thinning is primarily caused by the release of ozone-depleting substances, such as compounds containing fluorine, bromine, and chlorine groups.
4. Particulate matter = This is an indicator that measures the potential risk of disease occurrence resulting from the emission of particulate matter. Particulate matter (PM) consists of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air. PM can originate from various sources, typically arising from burning processes and activities that generate dust.
5. Photochemical ozone formation = Indicators of emissions of gases that affect the creation of photochemical ozone in the lower atmosphere (smog) catalysed by sunlight.
6. Acidification = Indicator of the potential acidification of soils and water due to the release of gases such as nitrogen oxides and sulphur oxides
7. Terrestrial eutrophication = Indicator of the enrichment of the terrestrial ecosystem with nutritional elements, due to the emission of nitrogen-containing compounds.
8. Freshwater eutrophication = Indicator of the enrichment of the freshwater ecosystem with nutritional elements, due to the emission of nitrogen or phosphor-containing compounds
9. Marine eutrophication = Indicator of the enrichment of the marine ecosystem with nutritional elements, due to the emission of nitrogen-containing compounds.
10. Land use = Measure of the changes in soil quality (Biotic production, Erosion resistance, Mechanical filtration).
11. Water scarcity = Indicator of the relative amount of water used, based on regionalized water scarcity factors.
12. Abiotic depletion potential = Abiotic resources are nonliving natural substances, such as copper ore and crude oil, and may contain energy resources, such as wind energy. The abiotic depletion potential (ADP) considers the extraction of nonrenewable raw materials. Unit of indicator for this impact category is kg Sb eq. The main concern of this category is the human and ecosystem health that is affected by the extraction of minerals and fossil fuels as inputs to the system.
13. Fossil resources savings = Coal based processes have the highest and most adverse external effects, followed by oil. External effects are typically lowest for renewables and nuclear»power.»Among»renewables,»however,»bioenergy»is»an»exception,»
with pollution and climate impacts between those of fossil fuels and other renewables. External effects are
especially high in the case of indoor air pollution from traditional bioenergy uses, since traditional cooking
and heating typically involve minimal or no emissions control. They scale-up of renewables also involves
replacing traditional bioenergy with more sustainable forms.
14. Proportion of agricultural area under productive and sustainable agriculture
15. Organic farming = Organic farming involves cultivating crops and raising animals without the use of synthetic farm inputs like fertilizers and pesticides. Instead, it relies on traditional methods such as green manure, compost manure, crop rotation, and other cultural practices to control pests and manage diseases.
16. Change in carbon stocks / Carbon sequestration = Carbon sequestration refers to the process of capturing and storing carbon emissions from the atmosphere using both physical and biological methods. A carbon stock, or carbon pool, is a system that has the capacity to store or release carbon. Examples for carbon stocks are soils, oceans or permafrost.
17. Marine protected area (SDG 14.5.1) = A marine protected area is a defined region designated and managed for the long-term conservation of marine resources, ecosystems services, or cultural heritage.
18. Material Circularity Index for bio-based products = The Material Circularity Indicator (MCI) tool assists companies in recognizing the circular value of their products and materials. It enables companies to assess the environmental, regulatory, and supply chain risks associated with their products. With the MCI, companies can input product data to gauge the circularity of material flows for specific products and group them together to understand the company's overall impact. It aids decision-making processes related to product design and material procurement, considering both circularity and the economic, environmental, and societal objectives.
19. Agricultural areas under Natura 2 000 = The indicator gives information on the agricultural area which is covered by Natura 2000 habitats that depend on a continuation of extensive farming practices. The data and information for this factsheet provides data on area of habitat types dependent on agriculture under Natura 2000 areas (extensive agriculture, threatened by abandonment).
20. Area covered by a protected habitat or species in rural areas and the resulting extent of commitments classified under agri-environmental-climate interventions for protected areas 2023-2027 = The indicator gives information on the agricultural area which is covered by protected habitat or species classified under agri-environmental-climate interventions for protected areas in CAP 2023-2027
21. Soil condition = Soil condition refers to the ability of a particular soil to operate effectively within the confines of land use and ecosystem limitations. This involves supporting biological productivity, preserving environmental well-being, and fostering the health of plants, animals, and humans.
22. Net energy balance / Access to Modern Energy and energy security = Energy in the final product-Net energy input;The net energy balance is the difference between energy produced and the energy used in its production. It is crucial for understanding the sustainability of energy sources. Access to modern energy means having safer and more sustainable energy sources for daily necessities like cooking and heating. Energy security refers to the consistent availability of affordable energy. It involves ensuring timely investments for long-term energy needs and the ability to swiftly adapt to sudden changes in supply and demand for short-term stability.
23. Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption (SDG 7.2.1) = The renewable energy share in total final consumption is the percentage of final consumption of energy that is derived from renewable resources.
24. Forest fragmentation = loss of forest and the division of the remaining forest into smaller blocks
Fragmentation amplifies the effects of the surrounding environment on the forest, especially at its edges.
25. Forests under management plan = A forest management plan defines the planned forestry activities (e.g. inventory, yield calculation, harvesting, silviculture, protection and monitoring), specifying objectives, actions and control arrangements in a forest area. A forest management plan is also an important tool for ensuring the participation of, and communicating forest objectives and strategies to, people living in or near the forest and other stakeholders in the implementation of SFM.
26. Forest increments and fellings = Increments refer to the change in the size of a tree between the beginning and ending of a growth period. Fellings refer to the volume of all trees, which are felled during a given period, whether or not removed from the forest or other felling sites
27. Deforestation = Deforestation refers to the decrease of forest area that are lost for other uses such as agricultural, croplands, urbanization, or mining activities.
28. Food loss and waste index (SDG 12.3) = The Food Loss Index (FLI) focuses on food losses that occur from production up to (and not including) the retail level. It measures the changes in percentage losses for a basket of 10 main commodities by country in comparison with a base period.
29. Material and waste recycling and recovery rate = Recycling/Recovery rates illustrate the proportion of waste that is recycled or recovered in comparison to the overall amount generated. Recycling encompasses material recycling, preparation for re-use, composting, and anaerobic digestion. Recovery pertains to waste from construction and demolition that is prepared for re-use, recycled, or subject to material recovery, including backfilling operations. These rates are reported for various waste types, such as municipal waste, packaging waste, and more.
]]>Please note that one indicator might be important but is not likely to be measurable and vice versa.
Please note that one indicator might be important but is not likely to be measurable and vice versa.