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Indicator 2.2.3
by Contact on 8 October 2026
Requirement
The UoC shall preserve any critical habitat identified within the site.
How Do I Interpret This Requirement?
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In accordance with Indicator 2.2.2, the ERA report will identify whether critical habitats are located within the boundaries of the site.
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The size and biodiversity characteristics of critical habitats should either remain the same since the ERA was conducted or have increased/improved.
Evidence of Implementation
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The ERA report has identified the presence of critical habitats within the boundaries of the site.
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Documented measures and outcomes, which demonstrate critical habitats have been preserved, and that their size and biodiversity has not decreased.
Auditors Should Confirm
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Whether critical habitats have been identified in the ERA report.
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If critical habitats are present, evidence has been provided to demonstrate measures to preserve the documented critical habitats.
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Outputs of preservation measures should also be available where appropriate.
Useful Resources
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GIS portal: GIS portal – ASC International (asc-aqua.org)
