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Dictionary termBiodiversityThe variability of life within species, between species and across ecosystems, together with the relationships that allow living systems to function.Read the full definition Dictionary termNet gainNet gain is an outcome in which biodiversity or natural capital is improved beyond a defined baseline after accounting for losses and gains.Read the full definition
Typical treatment across 5 reviewed regimes. Every verdict below is tied to a stated legal hook.
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How this claim is typically treated
5 reviewed markets · one comparison
| Market | Typical treatment | Legal basis | What is required |
|---|---|---|---|
| European UnionEU | Conditional | View legal reasoningUCPD | Methodology + Dictionary termBaselineA documented reference condition, value or scenario against which change is assessed, defined for a specific indicator, population, boundary and point or period in time.Read the full definition disclosed |
| United KingdomUK | Restricted | A direct source link has not yet been added for this assessment. View legal reasoningEnvironment Act 2021 Sch 7A — statutory 10% BNG for planning; Defra metric | Statutory Dictionary termMetricA defined method of quantification or calculation, including its unit, formula, boundary and data rules, used to express an aspect of performance or condition.Read the full definition use; conflating compliance with voluntary claims is misleading |
| United StatesUS | Conditional | View legal reasoningFTC s.5 | Dictionary termSubstantiationThe documented body of relevant, reliable and current evidence that supports the exact wording, scope, comparison and overall impression of a claim before and while it is communicated.Read the full definition |
| CanadaCA | Conditional | View legal reasonings.74.01(1)(b.2) | Methodology |
| AustraliaAU | Restricted | A direct source link has not yet been added for this assessment. View legal reasoningACL; EPBC offsets context | Dictionary termMetricA defined method of quantification or calculation, including its unit, formula, boundary and data rules, used to express an aspect of performance or condition.Read the full definition + Dictionary termBaselineA documented reference condition, value or scenario against which change is assessed, defined for a specific indicator, population, boundary and point or period in time.Read the full definition disclosed |
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