Effinature × BREEAM LE
BREEAM: Land Use & Ecology (LE)
Compared with BREEAM: Land Use & Ecology (LE), Effinature covers the applicable biodiversity criteria as follows: NCO 8/9, EVO 8/9, HOR 7/9, HVE 6/9. The remaining Effinature criteria go beyond this framework's biodiversity scope.
With Effinature certification, you already meet BREEAM LE
The Effinature NCO reference covers 8/9 of BREEAM LE's applicable biodiversity criteria, and documents 40 additional criteria that BREEAM LE does not require.
Inverse coverage per Effinature reference
Share of this framework's applicable biodiversity criteria covered by each Effinature reference. "And more" = Effinature criteria beyond the framework's scope.
NCO
8/9
+40 and more
EVO
8/9
+42 and more
HOR
7/9
+43 and more
HVE
6/9
+19 and more
Detailed correspondences (59)
| Framework provision | Effinature criterion | Relation | Confidence | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE01 Site selection: reuse of previously developed land and remediation of contaminated land (conscious siting) |
EFF-C-054
Land use
|
Close match | High (85%) | Effinature's land use characterises the prior use (sealed/brownfield) and steers the choice towards already-artificialised land, at the heart of LE01. |
| LE01 Site selection: reuse of previously developed land and remediation of contaminated land (conscious siting) |
EFF-C-052
Initial soil state
|
Related match | Medium (70%) | The initial soil state documents the nature/quality of the supporting land, a prerequisite for assessing the reuse of a developed/contaminated site. |
| LE01 Site selection: reuse of previously developed land and remediation of contaminated land (conscious siting) |
EFF-C-080
Initial state of pollution
|
Related match | Medium (70%) | The initial state of pollution corresponds to the contamination investigation required to valorise a site to be remediated under LE01. |
| LE01 Site selection: reuse of previously developed land and remediation of contaminated land (conscious siting) |
EFF-C-115
Pollution treatment and risk prevention
|
Related match | Medium (65%) | Pollution treatment and risk prevention overlaps with the remediation of a contaminated site rewarded by LE01. |
| LE01 Site selection: reuse of previously developed land and remediation of contaminated land (conscious siting) |
EFF-C-028
Soil preservation
|
Related match | Medium (60%) | Soil preservation reflects the intention to reuse/valorise an existing support rather than artificialise virgin land. |
| LE02 Ecological value of site: assessment of risks & opportunities by a Suitably Qualified Ecologist (baseline survey, zone of influence, protected species) |
EFF-C-072
Fauna analysis
|
Close match | High (85%) | Fauna analysis (initial state by ecologist) establishes the site's ecological value required by LE02. |
| LE02 Ecological value of site: assessment of risks & opportunities by a Suitably Qualified Ecologist (baseline survey, zone of influence, protected species) |
EFF-C-059
Flora analysis
|
Close match | High (85%) | Flora analysis establishes the plant ecological value, a direct component of the LE02 assessment. |
| LE02 Ecological value of site: assessment of risks & opportunities by a Suitably Qualified Ecologist (baseline survey, zone of influence, protected species) |
EFF-C-061
Ecological continuities and habitat characterisation
|
Close match | High (80%) | Ecological continuities and habitat characterisation = habitat mapping and zone of influence expected under LE02. |
| LE02 Ecological value of site: assessment of risks & opportunities by a Suitably Qualified Ecologist (baseline survey, zone of influence, protected species) |
EFF-C-073
Initial fauna state
|
Close match | High (80%) | The initial fauna state constitutes the field survey required by the qualified ecologist. |
| LE02 Ecological value of site: assessment of risks & opportunities by a Suitably Qualified Ecologist (baseline survey, zone of influence, protected species) |
EFF-C-060
Initial flora state
|
Close match | High (80%) | The initial flora state is LE02's baseline flora survey. |
| LE02 Ecological value of site: assessment of risks & opportunities by a Suitably Qualified Ecologist (baseline survey, zone of influence, protected species) |
EFF-C-019
Assessment of ecological continuities and habitat characterisation
|
Close match | High (80%) | The assessment of ecological continuities and habitat characterisation (HOR) corresponds to the identification of ecological issues/opportunities. |
| LE02 Ecological value of site: assessment of risks & opportunities by a Suitably Qualified Ecologist (baseline survey, zone of influence, protected species) |
EFF-C-070
Environmental impact assessment
|
Related match | Medium (70%) | The environmental impact assessment overlaps with the analysis of ecological risks and opportunities (GN34). |
| LE02 Ecological value of site: assessment of risks & opportunities by a Suitably Qualified Ecologist (baseline survey, zone of influence, protected species) |
EFF-C-120
Training and accreditation of the Biodiversity Partner
|
Related match | Medium (70%) | The training and accreditation of the Biodiversity Partner correspond to the requirement for a qualified ecologist (SQE) leading the assessment. |
| LE02 Ecological value of site: assessment of risks & opportunities by a Suitably Qualified Ecologist (baseline survey, zone of influence, protected species) |
EFF-C-010
Needs assessment
|
Related match | Medium (60%) | The needs assessment frames the prior analysis of the site's ecological issues. |
| LE03 Managing negative impacts on ecology: mitigation hierarchy, protection of retained features during construction |
EFF-C-108
Fauna preservation
|
Close match | High (85%) | The preservation of fauna reflects the protection of species/habitats retained during development. |
| LE03 Managing negative impacts on ecology: mitigation hierarchy, protection of retained features during construction |
EFF-C-100
Preservation of the initial plant heritage
|
Close match | High (85%) | The preservation of the initial plant heritage corresponds to the protection of retained ecological features (LE03). |
| LE03 Managing negative impacts on ecology: mitigation hierarchy, protection of retained features during construction |
EFF-C-010
Needs assessment
|
Close match | Medium (75%) | The needs assessment (mitigation-hierarchy component) establishes the Avoid-Reduce-Offset sequence at the heart of LE03. |
| LE03 Managing negative impacts on ecology: mitigation hierarchy, protection of retained features during construction |
EFF-C-101
Site installation plan (PIC): flora component
|
Close match | High (80%) | The PIC flora component protects retained vegetation during the works (root zones, marking out). |
| LE03 Managing negative impacts on ecology: mitigation hierarchy, protection of retained features during construction |
EFF-C-111
Site installation plan (PIC): fauna component
|
Close match | High (80%) | The PIC fauna component organises the protection of fauna on the worksite (sensitive construction practices). |
| LE03 Managing negative impacts on ecology: mitigation hierarchy, protection of retained features during construction |
EFF-C-051
Low-nuisance worksite
|
Close match | Medium (75%) | The low-nuisance worksite implements construction practices protecting the site's ecology. |
| LE03 Managing negative impacts on ecology: mitigation hierarchy, protection of retained features during construction |
EFF-C-014
Derogation for works during a sensitive period
|
Related match | Medium (70%) | The derogation for works during a sensitive period protects nesting fauna during critical phases. |
| LE03 Managing negative impacts on ecology: mitigation hierarchy, protection of retained features during construction |
EFF-C-013
Limiting the crushing of microfauna
|
Related match | Medium (65%) | Limiting the crushing of microfauna falls under measures to minimise worksite impacts. |
| LE03 Managing negative impacts on ecology: mitigation hierarchy, protection of retained features during construction |
EFF-C-109
Preventive measures
|
Related match | Medium (65%) | Prevention measures reduce harm to fauna, consistent with the mitigation hierarchy. |
| LE03 Managing negative impacts on ecology: mitigation hierarchy, protection of retained features during construction |
EFF-C-025
Earthworks / land-clearing operations method
|
Related match | Medium (60%) | The earthworks/land-clearing operations method frames the minimisation of impacts on habitats. |
| LE03 Managing negative impacts on ecology: mitigation hierarchy, protection of retained features during construction |
EFF-C-102
Discovery of invasive alien plant species (EVEE) during works
|
Related match | Medium (60%) | The management of EVEE during the works phase avoids ecological degradation by invasive species. |
| LE04 Ecological change and enhancement: increase in ecological value (native planting, habitat creation, biodiversity net gain) |
EFF-C-063
Plant palette
|
Close match | High (85%) | The plant palette (local/native) is the direct lever of ecological enrichment rewarded by LE04. |
| LE04 Ecological change and enhancement: increase in ecological value (native planting, habitat creation, biodiversity net gain) |
EFF-C-103
Implementation of a Structured Biodiversity Area (EBS)
|
Close match | High (85%) | The implementation of a Structured Biodiversity Area creates new habitats, at the heart of LE04's enhancement. |
| LE04 Ecological change and enhancement: increase in ecological value (native planting, habitat creation, biodiversity net gain) |
EFF-C-062
Areas set aside for biodiversity
|
Close match | High (80%) | Set-aside areas for biodiversity increase the site's ecological value. |
| LE04 Ecological change and enhancement: increase in ecological value (native planting, habitat creation, biodiversity net gain) |
EFF-C-066
Building greening
|
Close match | Medium (75%) | Building greening adds habitat areas, contributing to the ecological gain. |
| LE04 Ecological change and enhancement: increase in ecological value (native planting, habitat creation, biodiversity net gain) |
EFF-C-076
Evidence in favour of biodiversity
|
Close match | Medium (75%) | Biodiversity-friendly features (shelters, nest boxes) constitute ecological-enhancement measures. |
| LE04 Ecological change and enhancement: increase in ecological value (native planting, habitat creation, biodiversity net gain) |
EFF-C-064
Choice of the plant palette
|
Related match | Medium (70%) | The choice of the plant palette steers towards biodiversity-favourable species (enhancement). |
| LE04 Ecological change and enhancement: increase in ecological value (native planting, habitat creation, biodiversity net gain) |
EFF-C-007
IVS determination
|
Related match | Medium (65%) | The determination of the IVS measures the plant value underpinning the targeted ecological improvement. |
| LE04 Ecological change and enhancement: increase in ecological value (native planting, habitat creation, biodiversity net gain) |
EFF-C-021
Greening and buildings
|
Related match | Medium (65%) | Greening and buildings increase the ecologically functional area. |
| LE05 Long term ecology management and maintenance: Landscape & Ecology Management Plan (LEMP), roles, KPIs |
EFF-C-065
Plant-heritage management plan
|
Close match | High (85%) | The plant-heritage management plan is the direct equivalent of the Landscape & Ecology Management Plan (LEMP). |
| LE05 Long term ecology management and maintenance: Landscape & Ecology Management Plan (LEMP), roles, KPIs |
EFF-C-069
Sustainable management of plant heritage
|
Close match | High (80%) | The sustainable management of plant heritage formalises the long-term ecological maintenance required by LE05. |
| LE05 Long term ecology management and maintenance: Landscape & Ecology Management Plan (LEMP), roles, KPIs |
EFF-C-043
Overall intervention schedule
|
Close match | Medium (75%) | The overall intervention schedule structures the roles and calendar of management, a component of the LEMP. |
| LE05 Long term ecology management and maintenance: Landscape & Ecology Management Plan (LEMP), roles, KPIs |
EFF-C-044
Fauna monitoring
|
Close match | Medium (75%) | Fauna monitoring provides the monitoring/KPI of long-term ecological management. |
| LE05 Long term ecology management and maintenance: Landscape & Ecology Management Plan (LEMP), roles, KPIs |
EFF-C-037
Flora monitoring
|
Close match | Medium (75%) | Flora monitoring feeds the monitoring of ecological state over time. |
| LE05 Long term ecology management and maintenance: Landscape & Ecology Management Plan (LEMP), roles, KPIs |
EFF-C-031
Management of plant heritage
|
Close match | Medium (70%) | The management of plant heritage (HVE) operationalises the ecological management plan. |
| LE05 Long term ecology management and maintenance: Landscape & Ecology Management Plan (LEMP), roles, KPIs |
EFF-C-124
Effinature ecological assessment: End of operation
|
Close match | Medium (70%) | Effinature's end-of-operation ecological assessment provides the reporting/KPI of the LEMP. |
| LE05 Long term ecology management and maintenance: Landscape & Ecology Management Plan (LEMP), roles, KPIs |
EFF-C-035
Specific management of the Structured Biodiversity Area (EBS)
|
Related match | Medium (65%) | The specific management of the EBS falls under the long-term ecological management plan. |
| LE05 Long term ecology management and maintenance: Landscape & Ecology Management Plan (LEMP), roles, KPIs |
EFF-C-033
Mowing of green spaces
|
Related match | Medium (60%) | The mowing of green spaces is an ecological maintenance prescription of the LEMP. |
| LE06 Change in ecological value: quantified calculation (GN36) of biodiversity value pre/post development |
EFF-C-036
Update of the Ecological Value Index (IVE management)
|
Close match | High (80%) | The update of the IVE (Ecological Value Index) quantifies the evolution of ecological value, comparable to GN36. |
| LE06 Change in ecological value: quantified calculation (GN36) of biodiversity value pre/post development |
EFF-C-099
Update of the CBSh (harmonised Biotope Area Factor)
|
Close match | Medium (75%) | The update of the CBSh measures the evolution of the site's biotope potential (a quantitative proxy for ecological value). |
| LE06 Change in ecological value: quantified calculation (GN36) of biodiversity value pre/post development |
EFF-C-113
Update of the Ecological Coherence Indicator (ITCE)
|
Close match | Medium (75%) | The update of the ITCE quantifies the evolution of ecological coherence pre/post project. |
| LE06 Change in ecological value: quantified calculation (GN36) of biodiversity value pre/post development |
EFF-C-004
Harmonised Biotope Area Factor (CBSh)
|
Related match | Medium (65%) | The CBSh (initial state) provides the baseline value for measuring ecological change. |
| LE06 Change in ecological value: quantified calculation (GN36) of biodiversity value pre/post development |
EFF-C-024
Update of the district CBSh (harmonised Biotope Area Factor: district)
|
Related match | Medium (60%) | The update of the district CBSh extends the measurement of change to the district scale. |
| LE06 Change in ecological value: quantified calculation (GN36) of biodiversity value pre/post development |
EFF-C-123
Estimate of investments in favour of biodiversity
|
Related match | Indicative (55%) | The estimate of investments in favour of biodiversity accompanies the quantification of the ecological gain. |
| POL04 Reduction of night-time light pollution: external lighting strategy limiting obtrusive/upward light (CIE 150-2003 / ILP GN01), switch-off controls |
EFF-C-081
Reduction of light nuisance
|
Close match | High (85%) | Reducing light nuisance corresponds directly to the objective of POL04 (limiting intrusive/upward light). |
| POL04 Reduction of night-time light pollution: external lighting strategy limiting obtrusive/upward light (CIE 150-2003 / ILP GN01), switch-off controls |
EFF-C-082
Assessment of outdoor-lighting needs
|
Close match | High (80%) | The assessment of outdoor-lighting needs = the design of a controlled lighting strategy (POL04). |
| POL04 Reduction of night-time light pollution: external lighting strategy limiting obtrusive/upward light (CIE 150-2003 / ILP GN01), switch-off controls |
EFF-C-048
Outdoor lighting
|
Close match | Medium (75%) | Outdoor lighting (HVE) frames the operation of lighting in accordance with light-pollution reduction requirements. |
| POL03 Flood risk management and reducing surface water run-off: SuDS, attenuation, no increase in post-development run-off |
EFF-C-068
Sustainable stormwater management
|
Close match | High (85%) | Sustainable stormwater management (infiltration, source management) corresponds to the SuDS techniques required by POL03. |
| POL03 Flood risk management and reducing surface water run-off: SuDS, attenuation, no increase in post-development run-off |
EFF-C-018
Stormwater management along roads
|
Close match | Medium (75%) | Stormwater management along roads implements SuDS devices (swales) limiting run-off. |
| POL03 Flood risk management and reducing surface water run-off: SuDS, attenuation, no increase in post-development run-off |
EFF-C-067
Water-resource management plan
|
Related match | Medium (70%) | The water-resource management plan integrates the control of stormwater run-off. |
| POL03 Flood risk management and reducing surface water run-off: SuDS, attenuation, no increase in post-development run-off |
EFF-C-042
Integrity check of stormwater-harvesting systems
|
Related match | Indicative (55%) | The integrity check of stormwater-harvesting systems ensures the durability of SuDS structures. |
| WAT01 Water consumption: reduction of potable water use (efficient fittings, metering) |
EFF-C-038
Reasonable water use
|
Close match | Medium (75%) | Reasonable water use aims at reducing consumption, an objective of WAT01. |
| WAT01 Water consumption: reduction of potable water use (efficient fittings, metering) |
EFF-C-039
Water-resource optimisation report
|
Related match | Medium (65%) | The water-resource optimisation report documents consumption savings. |
| WAT01 Water consumption: reduction of potable water use (efficient fittings, metering) |
EFF-C-040
Watering technique
|
Related match | Medium (60%) | The water-saving watering technique reduces green-space water consumption. |
| WAT01 Water consumption: reduction of potable water use (efficient fittings, metering) |
EFF-C-041
Meter readings
|
Related match | Indicative (55%) | Meter readings correspond to the metering required for consumption monitoring (WAT01). |
Source & licence
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