How can you assess your organization's biodiversity impacts with LCA?

Bem interessante o começo dessa resenha. Porém vale lembrar: A ferramenta de Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) – avaliação de ciclo de vida – baseia-se numa metodologia bem definida, norma ISO 14040-14044, onde é possível quantificar os impactos ambientais associados a um sistema ao longo de todo o seu ciclo de vida, podendo o mesmo ser um produto ou processo

As I don’t have customers, stakeholders or a regulator, you me count me out. Mi ne havas klientojn, regulestron, ktp, do vi povas disigi min.

Integrating biodiversity into Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is crucial for understanding the full environmental impact of an organization's activities. Traditional LCAs often neglect biodiversity due to its complexity. However, incorporating it provides a holistic environmental footprint view, leading to sustainable practices. For example, in Central Asia, the cotton industry's LCA, including biodiversity, would reveal impacts on local ecosystems, such as water usage affecting river habitats. This comprehensive approach informs better strategies for environmental stewardship, vital for responsible business operations and communicating true environmental responsibility to stakeholders.

Vale a pena lembrar: A Lei nº 13.123, de 20 de maio de 2015, dispõe sobre o acesso ao patrimônio genético, sobre a proteção e o acesso ao conhecimento tradicional associado e sobre a repartição de benefícios para conservação e uso sustentável da biodiversidade. Lei nº 13.123, de 2015 e seus regulamentos são alguns dos instrumentos utilizados pelo Brasil para alcançar os objetivos estabelecidos pela Convenção sobre Diversidade Biológica.

Measuring biodiversity in LCA requires a systematic approach. First, define the scope and goal, including spatial and temporal boundaries, and choose appropriate biodiversity indicators. For example, using the Species Area Relationship (SAR) model can be effective for assessing impacts on species diversity due to land use changes. Collect and analyze data focusing on factors like land use, emissions, and resource use. Finally, interpret and communicate results, highlighting the extent and direction of biodiversity impacts. This includes understanding and conveying the implications of land management on local ecosystems. Through such methodological rigor and practical examples, LCA can provide comprehensive insights into biodiversity impacts

LCA has been strongly focused on carbon footprint, which is maybe not the perfect proxy for planetary health. Thats why I support including biodiversity. To measure biodiversity in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), various indicators and metrics can be employed like assessing species richness, ecosystem diversity, and genetic diversity within the scope of the life cycle. Biodiversity indicators such as the Biodiversity Impact Assessment (BIA) and the Species Threat Abatement and Representation Analysis (STAR) can be utilized to quantify and evaluate the impact of a product or process on biodiversity. Plus, considering the area of land use change and its impact on local ecosystems is essential for a comprehensive assessment of biodiversity.

Em relação a fauna. Existe uma iniciativa é da Fundação Centro Estadual de Estatísticas, Pesquisas e Formação de Servidores do ERJ (Ceperj). O 'RJ É o Bicho!' reúne dados de avistamento e atropelamento de animais de qualquer espécie a partir da colaboração da população.

Try to share some thoughts and examples: Agriculture: In CIS, LCA for agriculture might assess the impact of intensive farming on local ecosystems, such as effects on soil organisms or pollinators crucial for biodiversity. Energy Sector: evaluate the ecological effects of renewable energy installations. For wind farms, the assessment might focus on their impact on bird and bat populations, analyzing factors like habitat disruption or collision risks. Similarly, for solar, LCA could assess land use changes and their effect on local flora and fauna, considering how large-scale installations alter the natural habitat These short examples show how LCA is used to assess and minimize impacts on biodiversity across different sectors and regions