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TopicQuestionMaturityEvidence
EnergyDoes the organization track total energy consumption across operations?basic
EnergyIs the share of renewable energy measured and reported annually?basic
EnergyAre energy efficiency targets formally set and reviewed?intermediate
EnergyAre major facilities certified to ISO 50001 or equivalent?intermediate
EnergyIs energy intensity (per unit output) trending downward over 3 years?intermediate
EnergyAre capital plans aligned with energy transition goals?advanced
EnergyIs scope 2 energy data assured by an independent party?advanced
WaterIs total water withdrawal measured per site?basic
WaterAre water-stressed regions identified using a recognised tool (e.g. WRI Aqueduct)?basic
WaterAre water reduction targets set and tracked?intermediate
WaterIs recycled / reused water reported?intermediate
WaterAre wastewater discharges monitored against permits?intermediate
WaterIs there a water risk mitigation plan for high-risk sites?advanced
WaterIs water performance disclosed publicly?advanced
WasteIs total waste generated tracked by category?basic
WasteIs hazardous waste segregated and reported?basic
WasteAre recycling / diversion-from-landfill rates measured?intermediate
WasteAre circular economy initiatives in place?intermediate
WasteAre suppliers assessed on packaging waste?intermediate
WasteAre zero-waste-to-landfill commitments published?advanced
WasteAre waste KPIs reviewed by senior management?advanced
Emissions / GHGAre Scope 1 emissions inventoried annually?basic
Emissions / GHGAre Scope 2 emissions inventoried annually (location & market based)?basic
Emissions / GHGAre material Scope 3 categories quantified?intermediate
Emissions / GHGAre SBTi-aligned reduction targets in place?intermediate
Emissions / GHGIs emissions data assured to a reasonable level?intermediate
Emissions / GHGIs internal carbon price applied to investment decisions?advanced
Emissions / GHGIs climate transition plan publicly disclosed?advanced
Climate RiskHave physical climate risks been assessed under multiple scenarios?basic
Climate RiskHave transition risks been quantified financially?basic
Climate RiskAre climate risks integrated into ERM?intermediate
Climate RiskAre TCFD/IFRS S2 disclosures published?intermediate
Climate RiskIs the board briefed on climate risk at least annually?intermediate
Climate RiskAre climate adaptation plans budgeted?advanced
BiodiversityAre operations near biodiversity-sensitive areas mapped?basic
BiodiversityIs a no-net-loss / net-positive biodiversity commitment in place?basic
BiodiversityAre nature-related risks assessed (TNFD aligned)?intermediate
BiodiversityAre restoration projects active for impacted sites?intermediate
BiodiversityAre suppliers screened for deforestation risk?intermediate
BiodiversityAre biodiversity KPIs reported externally?advanced
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