LIFE documents
Clarification
The documents related to LIFE Methodology mention the terms “Biodiversity Impact Index – BII” and “Biodiversity Conservation Actions – BCA”. Documents launched after June/2020 mention these same metrics as “Biodiversity Pressure Index – BPI” and “Biodiversity Performance – BP.” More specifically: Minimum Biodiversity Performance (MBP – former “BCAmin”) and Biodiversity Positive Performance (BPP – former “BCA achieved”).
The changes in the terminology and abbreviations, which are currently being used, do not affect the meaning or the method these metrics are calculated.
We emphasize these changes are due to our commitment to continuous improvement and aim to better communicate LIFE Methodology.
We would like to inform that new and reviewed documents related to LIFE Methodology will have these terms progressively reviewed and will be updated on our website.
If you have any questions, please contact the LIFE Institute team.
EUROPE APPLICABILITY
- LIFE Standard for Business and Biodiversity – International 4.0 version
Based on LIFE Premises, it defines the Principles, criteria and indicators that aim to incorporate the biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services and natural capital in good business practices in the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors.
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- LIFE Technical Guide 01
Information of organization’s pressure on biodiversity calculation and establishment of minimal performance necessary in conservation actions.
Download - LIFE Technical Guide 02
Evaluates organization’s performance in conservation actions.
Download - Europe Ecoregion Map
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BRAZIL APPLICABILITY
- LIFE Standard for Business and Biodiversity – International 4.0 version – Portuguese
Based on LIFE Premises, it defines the Principles, criteria and indicators that aim to incorporate the biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services and natural capital in good business practices in the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors.
Download - LIFE Standard for Business and Biodiversity – 3.2 version – Portuguese
Based on LIFE Premises, Principles, criteria and indicators are defined for organizational good practices that should be implemented on primary, secondary and tertiary sectors.
Download - LIFE Technical Guide 01 – 3.2 version – Portuguese
Information of organization’s pressure on biodiversity calculation and establishment of minimal performance necessary in conservation actions.
Download - LIFE Technical Guide 01 – 4.0 version – Portuguese
Information of organization’s pressure on biodiversity calculation and establishment of minimal performance necessary in conservation actions.
Download - LIFE Technical Guide 02 – 3.1 version – Portuguese
Evaluates organization’s performance in conservation actions.
Download - LIFE Technical Guide 02 – 4.o version – Portuguese
Evaluates organization’s performance in conservation actions.
Download - Complementary information on GHG emission for calculating Biodiversity Pressure Index – Portuguese
Orientates how to obtain greenhouse gases emissions to calculate Biodiversity Impact Index.
Download - Compliance with International Conventions and Treaties – Portuguese
Presents the way in which organizations in the process of LIFE Certification must demonstrate their compliance with Principle 2 of LIFE Standard.
Download - Additionality for the application of the LIFE Methodology in Brazil – Portuguese
Presents guidelines for identifying and proving the additionality of conservation actions carried out by the organization/producer, in compliance with Principle 3 of the LIFE Standards, for the purpose of scoring the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Action Plan (BAP).
Download - LIFE Conservation Priorities according to Brazilian legislation – Portuguese
Learn More - Brazilian Terrestrial Ecoregion Map
View - Brazilian Marine Ecoregion Map
View - Brazilian Hydrographic Regions Map
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PARAGUAY APPLICABILITY
- LIFE Standard for Business and Biodiversity – International 4.0 version – Spanish
Based on LIFE Premises, it defines the Principles, criteria and indicators that aim to incorporate the biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services and natural capital in good business practices in the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors.
Download - LIFE Standard for Business and Biodiversity – 3.2 version – Spanish
Based on LIFE Premises, Principles, criteria and indicators are defined for organizational good practices that should be implemented on primary, secondary and tertiary sectors.
Download - LIFE Technical Guide 01 – Spanish
Information of organization’s pressure on biodiversity calculation and establishment of minimal performance necessary in conservation actions.
Download - LIFE Technical Guide 02 – Spanish
Evaluates organization’s performance in conservation actions.
Download - Complementary information on GHG emission for calculating Biodiversity Pressure Index – Spanish
Orientates how to obtain greenhouse gases emissions to calculate Biodiversity Impact Index.
Download - Conservation Priorities – Spanish
Descreve a metodologia de cálculo adotada no Paraguai para cálculo do qualificador Q03 – importância da área para a conservação.
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICABILITY
- LIFE Premises
Present Premises that based LIFE Methodology and Certification.
Download - LIFE Glossary
Brings definition of technical and management terms applicable to LIFE Methodology for Business and Biodiversity and LIFE Methodology on Sustainable Territorial Management, as well as the LIFE Certification System.
Download - Preparation and Revision of LIFE Normative Documents
Establishes the methodology for developing and revision the normative documents of LIFE Institute. Download - Conflict Resolution
Establishes guidelines for the resolution of conflicts related to the LIFE Institute. Download - LIFE Privacy Policy
Presents how personal information from people that contact LIFE Institute is collected, stored, used, and protected.
Download - LIFE Engagement Policy
Presents the LIFE Institute positioning regarding the establishment of partnerships.
Download - LIFE Communication and Relationship Guidelines
Provides communication guidelines and procedures to be followed by the organizations that interact with LIFE Institute
Download - LIFE Policy for the use of the LIFE Certification logo and LIFE certifying bodies’
Establishes rules relating to visual and written communication for LIFE Certified Organizations and LIFE Certifying Bodies
Download - LIFE Policy for the use of chemicals
Defines LIFE policy regarding the use of cheamicals (agrotoxic, antibiotics, hormones, fertilizers and other substances).
Download - LIFE Policy for the use of genetically modified organisms
Defines LIFE policy regarding the use of genetically modified organisms.
Download - LIFE Policy for environmental accidents
Defines LIFE policy regarding the LIFE certified companies should treat environmental accidents.
Download - Information about prohibited chemicals
Defines and informs which are the chemical products which use is prohibited by LIFE Institute.
Download - Derogation of the prohibition of the use of chemicals
Defines the minimum requirements to request the derogation of the use of chemicals by LIFE Certified companies.
Download - Supplier evaluation
Defines the minimum requirements for the Purchasing Policy, mentioned on LIFE Standards.
Download - Elaboration of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Action Plan
Presents guidelines to the elaboration of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Action Plan (BAP). Available in Portuguese Download . - Scope Rules
Establishes the rules for defining the scope of an organization/producer’s assessment, to apply the LIFE Methodology and/or LIFE Certification. . Download - Group Certification Rules
Establishes rules for LIFE Certification in Group.
Download - Audit Guide
Establishes general rules for LIFE Certification audits performed by Certifying Bodies.
Download - Accreditation Protocol
establishes the process of accreditation of Certification Bodies by the LIFE Institute. Download - Transfer of Certification
establishes minimum requirements for the transfer of LIFE Certification between certification bodies, during the certification cycle of the LIFE certified organization. Download
