Which ESG topics does the data source address?
Below you find the impact areas within the Responsibly Impact Parameter Framework which are covered by this data source.
Energy and fuel consumption
Environmental impact parameter
2.12 Eligible activities: Reducing/avoiding GHG emissions from energy use
Changing source/type of energy used in field operations
2.12 Eligible activities: Reducing/avoiding GHG emissions from energy use
Changing source/type of energy used in primary
processing
2.12 Eligible activities: Reducing/avoiding GHG emissions from energy use
Changing source/type of energy used in transport
1.2 Eligibility: Scope 2 Emissions associated with the generation of purchased electricity used on the farm
Electricity production
1.1 Eligibility: Scope 1 Direct emissions and emission removals within the farm boundary or which are owned or controlled by the farmer
Fuel and energy use (on farm and contracted)
GHG scope 1 emissions
Environmental impact parameter
3.10 Emission sources: Enteric fermentation
Emissions from enteric fermentation in ruminants
3.11 Emission sources: Manure management
Emissions due to the way animal manure is treated
3.9 Emission sources: Livestock feed
Emissions from the production of the livestock feed
3.8 Emission sources: Manure management
Emissions due to the application of manure
3.5 Emission sources: Residue management
Emissions due to the way crop residues are treated
3.4 Emissions sources: Use of pesticides
Emissions resulting from the use of machinery to apply pesticides
1.1 Eligibility: Scope 1 Direct emissions and emission removals within the farm boundary or which are owned or controlled by the farmer
Land use changes
1.1 Eligibility: Scope 1 Direct emissions and emission removals within the farm boundary or which are owned or controlled by the farmer
Carbon sequestration by woodland
1.1 Eligibility: Scope 1 Direct emissions and emission removals within the farm boundary or which are owned or controlled by the farmer
Fertility and biomass inputs
1.1 Eligibility: Scope 1 Direct emissions and emission removals within the farm boundary or which are owned or controlled by the farmer
Soil management practices
1.1 Eligibility: Scope 1 Direct emissions and emission removals within the farm boundary or which are owned or controlled by the farmer
Livestock manure management/storage
1.1 Eligibility: Scope 1 Direct emissions and emission removals within the farm boundary or which are owned or controlled by the farmer
Incorporated crop residues
1.1 Eligibility: Scope 1 Direct emissions and emission removals within the farm boundary or which are owned or controlled by the farmer
Livestock enteric fermentation
1.1 Eligibility: Scope 1 Direct emissions and emission removals within the farm boundary or which are owned or controlled by the farmer
Fuel and energy use (on farm and contracted)
GHG scope 2 emissions
Environmental impact parameter
3.12 Emission sources: Energy use
Emissions from energy used in primary processing
3.12 Emission sources: Energy use
Emissions from energy used in field operations, e.g., tillage, spreading, etc
1.2 Eligibility: Scope 2 Emissions associated with the generation of purchased electricity used on the farm
Electricity production
GHG scope 3 emissions
Environmental impact parameter
3.13 Emission sources: Waste water
Emissions due to decomposition of organic matter in waste water
3.12 Emission sources: Energy use
Emissions from energy used in transporting inputs to and products from the farm
1.3 Eligibility: Scope 3 Indirect emissions associated with the production, processing and distribution of inputs in to the farming system. This also includes embedded emissions in machinery, building materials and farm infrastructure
Primary distribution
1.3 Eligibility: Scope 3 Indirect emissions associated with the production, processing and distribution of inputs in to the farming system. This also includes embedded emissions in machinery, building materials and farm infrastructure
Primary processing
1.3 Eligibility: Scope 3 Indirect emissions associated with the production, processing and distribution of inputs in to the farming system. This also includes embedded emissions in machinery, building materials and farm infrastructure
Production of fertilisers
Offsetting
Environmental impact parameter
1.1 Eligibility: Scope 1 Direct emissions and emission removals within the farm boundary or which are owned or controlled by the farmer
Carbon sequestration by woodland
Carbon management plan
Environmental impact parameter
3.1 Emission sources: Conversion of land use
Changes in soil and biomass carbon stocks due to conversion of other land to agriculture
2.11 Eligible activities: Improving manure management
Changing manure management practice/treatment
Wastewater
Environmental impact parameter
2.13 Eligible activities:Reducing/avoiding GHG emissions from waste water
Reducing amount of waste water
3.13 Emission sources: Waste water
Emissions due to decomposition of organic matter in waste water
2.13 Eligible activities:Reducing/avoiding GHG emissions from waste water
Changing waste water treatment method
Waste management
Environmental impact parameter
2.13 Eligible activities:Reducing/avoiding GHG emissions from waste water
Reducing amount of waste water
3.11 Emission sources: Manure management
Emissions due to the way animal manure is treated
3.8 Emission sources: Manure management
Emissions due to the application of manure
3.5 Emission sources: Residue management
Emissions due to the way crop residues are treated
2.11 Eligible activities: Improving manure management
Changing manure management practice/treatment
2.8 Eligible activities: Improving manure application
Changing manure application method
2.4 Eligible activities: Residue management
Compost Application
1.1 Eligibility: Scope 1 Direct emissions and emission removals within the farm boundary or which are owned or controlled by the farmer
Livestock manure management/storage
Renewable energy
Environmental impact parameter
2.12 Eligible activities: Reducing/avoiding GHG emissions from energy use
Changing source/type of energy used in primary
processing
2.12 Eligible activities: Reducing/avoiding GHG emissions from energy use
Changing source/type of energy used in transport
2.12 Eligible activities: Reducing/avoiding GHG emissions from energy use
Changing source/type of energy used in irrigation
2.12 Eligible activities: Reducing/avoiding GHG emissions from energy use
Changing source/type of energy used in field operations
Deforestation
Environmental impact parameter
3.1 Emission sources: Conversion of land use
Changes in soil and biomass carbon stocks due to conversion of other land to agriculture
1.1 Eligibility: Scope 1 Direct emissions and emission removals within the farm boundary or which are owned or controlled by the farmer
Land use changes
Pesticides use
Environmental impact parameter
3.4 Emissions sources: Use of pesticides
Emissions resulting from the use of machinery to apply pesticides
2.3 Eligible activities: Reducing pesticide use
Reducing amount/dose of pesticides applied
Soil health
Environmental impact parameter
3.6 Emission sources: Cover cropping
Changes in soil carbon due to growing of cover crops, and incorporating the residues into the soil
1.1 Eligibility: Scope 1 Direct emissions and emission removals within the farm boundary or which are owned or controlled by the farmer
Soil management practices
Animal welfare
Environmental impact parameter
2.9 Eligible activities: Improving livestock feed production
Improved pasture and grazing management
2.9 Eligible activities: Improving livestock feed production
Changing types/quantities of feed mix