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LabelNotationBroaderDefinition
Allergen Presence10.07unece:food-safety-and-qualityDeclared presence or measured concentration of a specified allergen in a food product, supporting consumer safety and regulatory labelling requirements.
Anti-Corruption Training Coverage08.01unece:governancePercentage of employees and governance body members who have received anti-corruption training during the reporting period.
Biodiversity Impact Score05.03unece:biodiversity-and-land-useComposite index quantifying the impact of operations on species diversity and ecosystem integrity, using a recognised assessment framework (e.g., STAR, BII).
Biodiversity and Land Use05—Metrics for measuring deforestation-free sourcing, land-use change, biodiversity impact, and protection of sensitive areas.
Biogenic Emissions01.08unece:greenhouse-gas-emissionsCO2 emissions from the combustion or biodegradation of biomass, reported separately from fossil-fuel emissions, in tonnes CO2.
Chemical Contaminant Level10.02unece:food-safety-and-qualityConcentration of a specified chemical contaminant (heavy metals, mycotoxins, dioxins, etc.) in food, in milligrams per kilogram.
Chemical Substance Concentration09.07unece:product-safety-and-qualityConcentration of a specified regulated or restricted substance present in a product, in milligrams per kilogram.
Child Labor Incidents07.08unece:workforceNumber of confirmed incidents of child labor identified in own operations and supply chain during the reporting period.
Collective Bargaining Coverage07.06unece:workforcePercentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements.
Deforestation-Free Sourcing05.01unece:biodiversity-and-land-usePercentage of raw material inputs verified as sourced without associated deforestation or forest degradation after a declared cut-off date.
ESG Disclosure Score08.03unece:governanceComposite score measuring the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of environmental, social, and governance public disclosures.
Electrical Safety Rating09.05unece:product-safety-and-qualityComposite test result or classification for electrical insulation, shock protection, and fault tolerance under applicable safety standards.
Employee Turnover Rate07.07unece:workforcePercentage of employees who leave the organisation voluntarily or involuntarily during the reporting period.
Energy02—Metrics for measuring energy consumption, renewable energy share, and energy efficiency across operations and supply chains.
Energy Intensity02.03unece:energyEnergy consumed per unit of economic output or physical activity, expressed as MWh per unit of measure.
Fire Resistance Rating09.04unece:product-safety-and-qualityDuration a material or assembly maintains structural integrity, insulation, and limits heat transfer under standard fire exposure conditions, in minutes.
Flammability Rating09.06unece:product-safety-and-qualityClassification of a material's reaction to fire, covering ignitability, flame spread, heat release, and smoke generation under standard test conditions.
Food Additive Level10.05unece:food-safety-and-qualityConcentration of a specified food additive in the final product, measured against the applicable maximum permitted level, in milligrams per kilogram.
Food Safety and Quality10—Metrics for measuring microbiological safety, chemical contaminant levels, pesticide and veterinary drug residues, food additive levels, nutritional content, and allergen presence in food products.
Forced Labor Incidents07.09unece:workforceNumber of confirmed incidents of forced, bonded, or compulsory labor identified in own operations and supply chain during the reporting period.
GHG Emissions Intensity01.06unece:greenhouse-gas-emissionsGreenhouse gas emissions per unit of economic output or physical activity, expressed as kg CO2e per unit of measure.
GHG Reduction Target Progress01.09unece:greenhouse-gas-emissionsPercentage of committed GHG reduction target achieved, measured against a declared baseline year.
Gender Pay Gap07.03unece:workforceDifference in average compensation between male and female employees as a percentage of male average compensation.
Governance08—Metrics for measuring anti-corruption practices, supply chain due diligence, ESG disclosure quality, and grievance mechanism effectiveness.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions01—Metrics for measuring, reporting, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes, including absolute values, intensities, and reduction progress.
Grievance Response Rate08.04unece:governancePercentage of grievances received through formal mechanisms that were acknowledged and addressed within the defined response timeframe.
Hazardous Waste Generated04.02unece:waste-and-circularityTotal weight of waste classified as hazardous under applicable regulations, in tonnes.
Impact Resistance09.02unece:product-safety-and-qualityEnergy absorbed by a material or product before fracture under impact loading, in joules.
Land Use Change05.02unece:biodiversity-and-land-useArea of natural ecosystems converted to managed land for production or extraction activities, in hectares.
Living Wage Coverage07.01unece:workforcePercentage of workers (including contractor and supply-chain workers in scope) receiving at least a verified living wage.
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate07.02unece:workforceNumber of lost-time injuries per one million hours worked, measuring workplace safety performance.
Material Recovery Rate04.06unece:waste-and-circularityPercentage of end-of-life product mass actually recovered through recycling, remanufacturing, or refurbishment processes.
Mechanical Strength09.01unece:product-safety-and-qualityTensile, compressive, or flexural strength of a material or product under specified test conditions, in megapascals.
Microbiological Count10.01unece:food-safety-and-qualityColony-forming units of a specified microorganism per unit of food, measuring microbiological safety and hygiene performance.
NOx Emissions06.02unece:pollutionTotal mass of nitrogen oxides released to air from combustion and industrial processes, in tonnes.
Noise Emission Level09.08unece:product-safety-and-qualitySound power or sound pressure level emitted by a product during normal operation, in decibels.
Non-Renewable Energy Consumption02.05unece:energyEnergy consumed from non-renewable sources including fossil fuels and nuclear, in megawatt hours.
Nutritional Content10.06unece:food-safety-and-qualityAmount of a specified nutrient (energy, protein, fat, carbohydrate, sugar, sodium, fibre, vitamins, minerals) per standard serving or per 100 grams of food.
On-site Renewable Generation02.04unece:energyTotal renewable energy generated on-site from owned or controlled installations, in megawatt hours.
Ozone-Depleting Substance Emissions06.06unece:pollutionTotal mass of ozone-depleting substances released, measured in kg CFC-11 equivalent.
Particulate Matter Emissions06.04unece:pollutionTotal mass of fine particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) released to air from operations, in tonnes.
Pesticide Residue Level10.03unece:food-safety-and-qualityConcentration of a specified pesticide residue in food, measured against the applicable maximum residue limit, in milligrams per kilogram.
Pollution06—Metrics for measuring air pollutant emissions, hazardous substance releases, and chemical safety performance beyond GHG emissions.
Product Carbon Footprint01.07unece:greenhouse-gas-emissionsTotal lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions attributable to a single product unit, from raw material extraction through end-of-life, in kg CO2 equivalent.
Product Durability Index04.08unece:waste-and-circularityExpected useful life of a product under normal conditions of use, expressed in years or cycles as applicable.
Product Safety and Quality09—Metrics for measuring physical, mechanical, thermal, electrical, chemical, and fire safety properties of products and materials against applicable safety standards and performance requirements.
Protected Area Impact05.04unece:biodiversity-and-land-useArea of operations, sourcing, or infrastructure footprint located within or adjacent to legally protected or high-biodiversity-value areas, in hectares.
Recyclability Rate04.05unece:waste-and-circularityPercentage of product weight that is technically recyclable at end of life under available infrastructure.
Recycled Content Percentage04.04unece:waste-and-circularityShare of pre-consumer and post-consumer recycled material in the total weight of a product or material input.
Renewable Energy Percentage02.02unece:energyShare of total energy consumption sourced from renewable sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal.
Reuse and Remanufacturing Rate04.09unece:waste-and-circularityPercentage of product units or components returned to service through reuse, refurbishment, or remanufacturing.
SOx Emissions06.01unece:pollutionTotal mass of sulphur oxides released to air from stationary and mobile sources, in tonnes.
Scope 1 GHG Emissions01.01unece:greenhouse-gas-emissionsAbsolute GHG emissions from sources owned or controlled by the reporting entity, in tonnes CO2 equivalent.
Scope 2 GHG Emissions01.02unece:greenhouse-gas-emissionsIndirect GHG emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the reporting entity, in tonnes CO2 equivalent.
Scope 3 Downstream Emissions01.04unece:greenhouse-gas-emissionsIndirect GHG emissions occurring in the downstream value chain including product use, end-of-life treatment, and distribution, in tonnes CO2 equivalent.
Scope 3 Upstream Emissions01.03unece:greenhouse-gas-emissionsIndirect GHG emissions occurring in the upstream value chain including purchased goods, transportation, and business travel, in tonnes CO2 equivalent.
Shelf Life Duration10.08unece:food-safety-and-qualityExpected period during which a food product maintains safety and quality under stated storage conditions, in days.
Substances of Concern06.05unece:pollutionTotal mass of substances of concern or substances of very high concern (SVHC) present in products or released during production, in kilograms.
Supplier Due Diligence Coverage08.02unece:governancePercentage of significant suppliers assessed against environmental and social due diligence criteria during the reporting period.
Thermal Performance09.03unece:product-safety-and-qualityThermal resistance (R-value) or thermal conductivity of a material or assembly, indicating its ability to insulate against heat transfer.
Total Energy Consumption02.01unece:energyTotal energy consumed from all sources including fuel, electricity, heating, cooling, and steam, in megawatt hours.
Total GHG Emissions01.05unece:greenhouse-gas-emissionsSum of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, in tonnes CO2 equivalent.
Total Waste Generated04.01unece:waste-and-circularityTotal weight of hazardous and non-hazardous waste generated by operations, in tonnes.
Total Water Withdrawal03.01unece:waterTotal volume of water drawn from surface, ground, sea, produced, or third-party sources, in cubic metres.
Training Hours per Employee07.05unece:workforceAverage number of hours of training and professional development provided per employee per year.
VOC Emissions06.03unece:pollutionTotal mass of volatile organic compounds released to air from solvents, coatings, and industrial processes, in tonnes.
Veterinary Drug Residue Level10.04unece:food-safety-and-qualityConcentration of a specified veterinary drug residue in animal-derived food, measured against the applicable maximum residue limit, in micrograms per kilogram.
Waste Diversion Rate04.03unece:waste-and-circularityPercentage of total waste diverted from landfill and incineration through recycling, composting, or other recovery methods.
Waste and Circularity04—Metrics for measuring waste generation, diversion, recycled content, recyclability, and circular economy performance.
Waste to Landfill04.07unece:waste-and-circularityTotal weight of waste disposed via landfill, in tonnes.
Water03—Metrics for measuring water withdrawal, consumption, discharge, recycling, and usage intensity across operations.
Water Consumption03.02unece:waterVolume of water withdrawn that is not returned to the original source, representing net water removed from the environment, in cubic metres.
Water Discharge03.04unece:waterTotal volume of effluent water discharged to surface water, groundwater, or third-party treatment, in cubic metres.
Water Intensity03.05unece:waterWater consumed per unit of economic output or physical activity, expressed as litres per unit of measure.
Water Recycling Rate03.03unece:waterPercentage of total water use that is recycled or reused within operations.
Water Stress Area Withdrawal03.06unece:waterVolume of water withdrawn from areas classified as high or extremely-high baseline water stress, in cubic metres.
Women in Management07.04unece:workforcePercentage of management and leadership positions held by women.
Workforce07—Metrics for measuring labour practices, workplace safety, diversity, equity, and human rights performance across operations and supply chains.
Workforce Diversity Ratio07.10unece:workforceRepresentation of under-represented groups in the workforce as a percentage of total headcount, covering gender, ethnicity, disability, and other protected characteristics.