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may well have published other documents in addition to their CR report, such as
general environmental impact reports, but these were not considered in the survey.
Scoring
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In reviewing each of the sample company CR reports with respect to the five
evaluation categories, a score was assigned that reflected the level of criteria
consideration. The scoring system shown in Table 3 ranges from 0 to 3, reflecting -
No, Poor, Moderate and Good Consideration.
Table 3 Biodiversity Consideration Scores for Survey Category
LEVEL OF
BIODIVERSITY
CONSIDERATION IN
REPORT
No Consideration
Poor Consideration
Moderate
Consideration
Good Consideration
BIODIVERSITY
CONSIDERATION CRITERIA
(Assessed against each survey
category A to E)
Mention of biodiversity in survey
category in any context not found in
report or linked to any general
environmental issues
Supply chain mentioned in general
environmental terms only -
biodiversity or related issues (e.g.,
ecosystems) not mentioned within
survey category.
Mention of biodiversity related
issues, e.g., sourcing of raw materials;
security of supply; text eluding to
biodiversity related consideration e.g.
species or habitat protection or
genetic context with respect to survey
category.
Specific mention of biodiversity that
meets or is close to an individual
category (A to E) rationale.
Biodiversity
Consideration
Score (BCS)
Each of the sample CR reports was electronically word-searched for a direct mention
of biodiversity or any related words such as ecosystem(s), ecology, or sustainable,
with respect to the supply chain. These words and any sections of the reports
explicitly relating to natural environment issues were then assessed in detail directly,
0
1
2
3