Human activities are affecting the natural environment at alarming rates, exceeding limitations imposed by environmental resources and the ability of the biosphere to absorb them. These impacts, in turn, also have impacts on society and future generations.

The Environmental Methodologies, produced IFVI in partnership with the Value Balancing Alliance (VBA), consider topics related to corporate impacts on and through the natural environment.

GHG Emissions Topic Methodology

The GHG Topic Methodology confronts the climate crisis by translating emissions impact into currency to understand the actual societal costs of emissions to the world.

Water Consumption Topic Methodology

The second installment in our Environmental Topic Methodology is now available for public comment.

Deadline to submit comments extended to January 31.

Interim Methodologies

Air Pollution, Land Use and Conversion, Waste, and Water Pollution Interim Methodologies are available for implementation in advance of official due process.

Emerald green Soca river in Slovenia, top down aerial photo.