LIFE Documents
International

Applying LIFE Methodology to the Amazon Biome
LIFE Glossary
Brings definition of technical and management terms applicable to LIFE Methodology for Business and Biodiversity and LIFE Methodology on Sustainable Territorial Management, as well as the LIFE Certification System.
Transfer of Certification
Establishes minimum requirements for the transfer of LIFE Certification between certification bodies, during the certification cycle of the LIFE certified organization
Conflict Resolution
Establishes guidelines for the resolution of conflicts related to the LIFE Institute.
LIFE Privacy Policy
Presents how personal information from people that contact LIFE Institute is collected, stored, used, and protected.
LIFE Engagement Policy
Presents the LIFE Institute positioning regarding the establishment of partnerships.
LIFE Policy for the use of chemicals
Defines LIFE policy regarding the use of cheamicals (agrotoxic, antibiotics, hormones, fertilizers and other substances).
LIFE Policy for the use of genetically modified organisms
Defines LIFE policy regarding the use of genetically modified organisms.
LIFE Policy for environmental accidents
Defines LIFE policy regarding the LIFE certified companies should treat environmental accidents.
Communication Manual
Supplier evaluation
Defines the minimum requirements for the Purchasing Policy, mentioned on LIFE Standards.
Information about prohibited chemicals
Defines and informs which are the chemical products which use is prohibited by LIFE Institute.
Derogation of the prohibition of the use of chemicals
Defines the minimum requirements to request the derogation of the use of chemicals by LIFE Certified companies.
Elaboration of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Action Plan
Complementary information on GHG emission for calculating Biodiversity Pressure Index
Orientates how to obtain greenhouse gases emissions to calculate Biodiversity Pressure Index. Available in Portuguese
Audit Guide
Versão: 4.0
Accreditation Protocol
Establishes the process of accreditation of Certification Bodies by the LIFE Institute.
LIFE Biodiversity Credits - General Rules for Management and Negotiation
Versão: 1.0
Scope Rules
Establishes the rules for defining the scope of an organization/producer’s assessment, to apply the LIFE Methodology and/or LIFE Certification.