Effinature × ESRS E4
ESRS E4: Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Effinature provides evidence for 6 requirement(s) of ESRS E4: Biodiversity and Ecosystems.
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Effinature provides evidence for 6 requirement(s) of ESRS E4: Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Detailed correspondences (68)
| Framework provision | Effinature criterion | Relation | Confidence | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E4-1 Transition plan and consideration of biodiversity and ecosystems in the strategy and business model |
EFF-C-092
Adherence to the Effinature ecological charter
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Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | Adherence to the Effinature ecological charter reflects the formal integration of biodiversity into the project/operation strategy. |
| E4-1 Transition plan and consideration of biodiversity and ecosystems in the strategy and business model |
EFF-C-124
Effinature ecological assessment: End of operation
|
Related match | Indicative (45%) | The end-of-operation ecological assessment reports on the integration of biodiversity into the running of the project, without covering the resilience of the corporate strategy. |
| SBM-3 Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their link with the strategy and business model (material sites, land degradation, threatened species) |
EFF-C-052
Initial soil state
|
Narrow match | Medium (60%) | The initial state/soil quality documents the site's baseline ecological state, the basis for identifying impacts on land degradation. |
| SBM-3 Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their link with the strategy and business model (material sites, land degradation, threatened species) |
EFF-C-003
Soil quality
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Narrow match | Medium (60%) | The initial state/soil quality documents the site's baseline ecological state, the basis for identifying impacts on land degradation. |
| SBM-3 Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their link with the strategy and business model (material sites, land degradation, threatened species) |
EFF-C-029
Soil quality
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Narrow match | Medium (60%) | The initial state/soil quality documents the site's baseline ecological state, the basis for identifying impacts on land degradation. |
| SBM-3 Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their link with the strategy and business model (material sites, land degradation, threatened species) |
EFF-C-053
Report on soil-deterioration phenomena
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Close match | Medium (65%) | The report on soil-deterioration phenomena corresponds directly to the identification of soil degradation/sealing impacts. |
| SBM-3 Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their link with the strategy and business model (material sites, land degradation, threatened species) |
EFF-C-054
Land use
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Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | Land use informs the sealing and land allocation of the material site. |
| SBM-3 Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their link with the strategy and business model (material sites, land degradation, threatened species) |
EFF-C-006
Combating soil sealing and heat islands
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Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | Combating soil sealing documents the material sealing impact. |
| SBM-3 Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their link with the strategy and business model (material sites, land degradation, threatened species) |
EFF-C-060
Initial flora state
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The initial flora state identifies the sensitive species and habitats present on the site. |
| SBM-3 Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their link with the strategy and business model (material sites, land degradation, threatened species) |
EFF-C-073
Initial fauna state
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The initial fauna state identifies the species present, including threatened species, on the site. |
| SBM-3 Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their link with the strategy and business model (material sites, land degradation, threatened species) |
EFF-C-070
Environmental impact assessment
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The environmental impact assessment identifies the impacts on sensitive zones and protected species. |
| SBM-3 Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their link with the strategy and business model (material sites, land degradation, threatened species) |
EFF-C-071
Prefectural order of the environmental authority: flora component
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Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The prefectural order (flora/fauna component) attests to the protected species affected and the competent responsible authority. |
| SBM-3 Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their link with the strategy and business model (material sites, land degradation, threatened species) |
EFF-C-079
Prefectural order of the environmental authority: fauna component
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Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The prefectural order (flora/fauna component) attests to the protected species affected and the competent responsible authority. |
| IRO-1 Description of the processes for identifying and assessing material impacts, risks, dependencies and opportunities related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-059
Flora analysis
|
Narrow match | Medium (60%) | Flora analysis defines the method and criteria for identifying impacts on plant habitats and species. |
| IRO-1 Description of the processes for identifying and assessing material impacts, risks, dependencies and opportunities related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-072
Fauna analysis
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Narrow match | Medium (60%) | Fauna analysis defines the method and criteria for identifying impacts on animal species. |
| IRO-1 Description of the processes for identifying and assessing material impacts, risks, dependencies and opportunities related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-060
Initial flora state
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Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The initial flora/fauna state constitutes the baseline for assessing actual and potential impacts on the site. |
| IRO-1 Description of the processes for identifying and assessing material impacts, risks, dependencies and opportunities related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-073
Initial fauna state
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The initial flora/fauna state constitutes the baseline for assessing actual and potential impacts on the site. |
| IRO-1 Description of the processes for identifying and assessing material impacts, risks, dependencies and opportunities related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-061
Ecological continuities and habitat characterisation
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Narrow match | Indicative (50%) | The characterisation of habitats and ecological continuities feeds the identification of impacts on ecosystems. |
| IRO-1 Description of the processes for identifying and assessing material impacts, risks, dependencies and opportunities related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-019
Assessment of ecological continuities and habitat characterisation
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Narrow match | Indicative (50%) | The characterisation of habitats and ecological continuities feeds the identification of impacts on ecosystems. |
| IRO-1 Description of the processes for identifying and assessing material impacts, risks, dependencies and opportunities related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-070
Environmental impact assessment
|
Close match | Medium (60%) | The environmental impact assessment corresponds to the process of identifying impacts and concluding on the required mitigation measures. |
| IRO-1 Description of the processes for identifying and assessing material impacts, risks, dependencies and opportunities related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-080
Initial state of pollution
|
Related match | Indicative (40%) | The initial state of pollution helps characterise the pressures that are vectors of biodiversity alteration on the site. |
| E4-2 Policies related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-092
Adherence to the Effinature ecological charter
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Close match | Medium (60%) | Adherence to the Effinature ecological charter constitutes the project's biodiversity framework policy. |
| E4-2 Policies related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-065
Plant-heritage management plan
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Narrow match | Medium (60%) | The plant-heritage management plan formalises the policy for managing plant habitats. |
| E4-2 Policies related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-074
Fauna preservation programme
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Narrow match | Medium (60%) | The fauna preservation programme formalises the species-protection policy. |
| E4-2 Policies related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-057
Sustainable soil management
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Narrow match | Medium (60%) | Sustainable soil management / soil preservation corresponds to sustainable land practices. |
| E4-2 Policies related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-028
Soil preservation
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Narrow match | Medium (60%) | Sustainable soil management / soil preservation corresponds to sustainable land practices. |
| E4-2 Policies related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-067
Water-resource management plan
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Narrow match | Indicative (50%) | The water-resource management plan formalises a sustainable-management policy linked to ecosystems. |
| E4-2 Policies related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-084
Quality and responsible sourcing of wood
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Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The quality and responsible provenance of wood reflects a policy of traceability and combating deforestation. |
| E4-2 Policies related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-085
Wood provenance
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Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The quality and responsible provenance of wood reflects a policy of traceability and combating deforestation. |
| E4-2 Policies related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-069
Sustainable management of plant heritage
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Narrow match | Indicative (50%) | The sustainable management of plant heritage demonstrates management aimed at maintaining/improving biodiversity conditions. |
| E4-2 Policies related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-031
Management of plant heritage
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Narrow match | Indicative (50%) | The sustainable management of plant heritage demonstrates management aimed at maintaining/improving biodiversity conditions. |
| E4-3 Actions and resources related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-074
Fauna preservation programme
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Narrow match | Medium (60%) | The fauna programme/preservation constitutes a key action in favour of species. |
| E4-3 Actions and resources related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-108
Fauna preservation
|
Narrow match | Medium (60%) | The fauna programme/preservation constitutes a key action in favour of species. |
| E4-3 Actions and resources related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-075
Sealing of trap cavities
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The installation of shelters/features/sealing of cavities are concrete actions to support fauna (nature-based solutions). |
| E4-3 Actions and resources related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-076
Evidence in favour of biodiversity
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Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The installation of shelters/features/sealing of cavities are concrete actions to support fauna (nature-based solutions). |
| E4-3 Actions and resources related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-045
Installation of shelters (roosts)
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Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The installation of shelters/features/sealing of cavities are concrete actions to support fauna (nature-based solutions). |
| E4-3 Actions and resources related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-046
Monitoring of shelters
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The installation of shelters/features/sealing of cavities are concrete actions to support fauna (nature-based solutions). |
| E4-3 Actions and resources related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-077
Installation of beehives
|
Narrow match | Indicative (50%) | The installation of beehives is an action supporting pollinating fauna. |
| E4-3 Actions and resources related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-103
Implementation of a Structured Biodiversity Area (EBS)
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The creation of a Structured Biodiversity Area / plant palette / building greening falls under habitat restoration and rehabilitation (mitigation hierarchy). |
| E4-3 Actions and resources related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-063
Plant palette
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The creation of a Structured Biodiversity Area / plant palette / building greening falls under habitat restoration and rehabilitation (mitigation hierarchy). |
| E4-3 Actions and resources related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-066
Building greening
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The creation of a Structured Biodiversity Area / plant palette / building greening falls under habitat restoration and rehabilitation (mitigation hierarchy). |
| E4-3 Actions and resources related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-021
Greening and buildings
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Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The creation of a Structured Biodiversity Area / plant palette / building greening falls under habitat restoration and rehabilitation (mitigation hierarchy). |
| E4-3 Actions and resources related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-100
Preservation of the initial plant heritage
|
Narrow match | Indicative (50%) | The preservation of the initial heritage and prevention measures apply the prevention/minimisation levels of the mitigation hierarchy. |
| E4-3 Actions and resources related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-109
Preventive measures
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Narrow match | Indicative (50%) | The preservation of the initial heritage and prevention measures apply the prevention/minimisation levels of the mitigation hierarchy. |
| E4-3 Actions and resources related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-102
Discovery of invasive alien plant species (EVEE) during works
|
Narrow match | Indicative (50%) | The management of invasive exotic plant species is an action targeting a direct vector of biodiversity loss. |
| E4-3 Actions and resources related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-123
Estimate of investments in favour of biodiversity
|
Close match | Medium (60%) | The estimate of investments in favour of biodiversity informs the resources (CapEx/OpEx) allocated to the actions. |
| E4-4 Targets related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-001
CBS (Biotope Area Factor) determination tool
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The (harmonised) Biotope Area Factor sets a quantified threshold/target of biodiversity-favourable area. |
| E4-4 Targets related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-004
Harmonised Biotope Area Factor (CBSh)
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The (harmonised) Biotope Area Factor sets a quantified threshold/target of biodiversity-favourable area. |
| E4-4 Targets related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-099
Update of the CBSh (harmonised Biotope Area Factor)
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The (harmonised) Biotope Area Factor sets a quantified threshold/target of biodiversity-favourable area. |
| E4-4 Targets related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-024
Update of the district CBSh (harmonised Biotope Area Factor: district)
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The (harmonised) Biotope Area Factor sets a quantified threshold/target of biodiversity-favourable area. |
| E4-4 Targets related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-007
IVS determination
|
Narrow match | Indicative (50%) | The Ecological Value Index (IVS/IVE management) serves as a measurable ecological-performance target. |
| E4-4 Targets related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-036
Update of the Ecological Value Index (IVE management)
|
Narrow match | Indicative (50%) | The Ecological Value Index (IVS/IVE management) serves as a measurable ecological-performance target. |
| E4-4 Targets related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-113
Update of the Ecological Coherence Indicator (ITCE)
|
Narrow match | Indicative (50%) | The Ecological Coherence Indicator (ITCE) sets a connectivity/ecological-coherence target. |
| E4-4 Targets related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-026
Update of the district Ecological Coherence Indicator (ITCE district)
|
Narrow match | Indicative (50%) | The Ecological Coherence Indicator (ITCE) sets a connectivity/ecological-coherence target. |
| E4-5 Impact indicators concerning the alteration of biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-099
Update of the CBSh (harmonised Biotope Area Factor)
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The CBSh measures the share of ecologically functional area, an indicator of the site's ecosystem state. |
| E4-5 Impact indicators concerning the alteration of biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-024
Update of the district CBSh (harmonised Biotope Area Factor: district)
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The CBSh measures the share of ecologically functional area, an indicator of the site's ecosystem state. |
| E4-5 Impact indicators concerning the alteration of biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-004
Harmonised Biotope Area Factor (CBSh)
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The CBSh measures the share of ecologically functional area, an indicator of the site's ecosystem state. |
| E4-5 Impact indicators concerning the alteration of biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-054
Land use
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | Land use provides an indicator of land allocation/conversion. |
| E4-5 Impact indicators concerning the alteration of biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-113
Update of the Ecological Coherence Indicator (ITCE)
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The ITCE and the assessment of ecological continuities measure the structural/functional connectivity of habitats. |
| E4-5 Impact indicators concerning the alteration of biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-026
Update of the district Ecological Coherence Indicator (ITCE district)
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The ITCE and the assessment of ecological continuities measure the structural/functional connectivity of habitats. |
| E4-5 Impact indicators concerning the alteration of biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-061
Ecological continuities and habitat characterisation
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The ITCE and the assessment of ecological continuities measure the structural/functional connectivity of habitats. |
| E4-5 Impact indicators concerning the alteration of biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-019
Assessment of ecological continuities and habitat characterisation
|
Narrow match | Indicative (55%) | The ITCE and the assessment of ecological continuities measure the structural/functional connectivity of habitats. |
| E4-5 Impact indicators concerning the alteration of biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-037
Flora monitoring
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Close match | Medium (60%) | Flora/fauna monitoring provides the indicator of the evolution of species populations in the area. |
| E4-5 Impact indicators concerning the alteration of biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-044
Fauna monitoring
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Close match | Medium (60%) | Flora/fauna monitoring provides the indicator of the evolution of species populations in the area. |
| E4-5 Impact indicators concerning the alteration of biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-007
IVS determination
|
Narrow match | Indicative (50%) | The Ecological Value Index measures the state of biodiversity relative to a baseline. |
| E4-5 Impact indicators concerning the alteration of biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-036
Update of the Ecological Value Index (IVE management)
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Narrow match | Indicative (50%) | The Ecological Value Index measures the state of biodiversity relative to a baseline. |
| E4-6 Anticipated financial effects of material risks and opportunities related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-123
Estimate of investments in favour of biodiversity
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Related match | Indicative (40%) | The estimate of investments in favour of biodiversity provides a partial monetary quantification linked to opportunities/actions, without covering the financial effects of risks. |
| E4-6 Anticipated financial effects of material risks and opportunities related to biodiversity and ecosystems |
EFF-C-124
Effinature ecological assessment: End of operation
|
Related match | Indicative (35%) | The end-of-operation ecological assessment can be related to the financial effects, but remains focused on the ecological result. |
Source & licence
- Publisher : IRICE (groupe NORMAXIS)
- Accreditation : Cofrac (Comité français d'accréditation) n°5-0655 rév. 1 (NF EN ISO/IEC 17065:2012), scope at www.cofrac.fr
- Dataset version : 9.1
- Licence : CC BY-ND 4.0