LP-2995: ESG and Impact Index

Abstract

This LP serves as the index and entry point for all ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and impact measurement specifications in the Lux ecosystem.

Motivation

Sustainable blockchain development requires clear standards for:

• Carbon accounting and offsetting
• Green compute and energy procurement
• Social impact measurement
• Governance transparency
• Stakeholder engagement

Specification

LP-12xxx Range Allocation

Range	Purpose	Status
12000-12099	ESG Framework	This document
12100-12199	Carbon & Climate	Planned
12200-12299	Green Compute	Planned
12300-12399	Social Impact	Planned
12400-12499	Reporting	Planned
12500-12699	Research	Reserved
12700-12899	Experimental	Reserved
12900-12999	Meta/Index	Reserved

Migration from 0xxx Series

The following ESG LPs are migrating from the 0xxx series:

Old LP	New LP	Title
LP-0750	LP-12010	Lux Vision Fund ESG Framework
LP-0751	LP-12101	Environmental Investment Policy
LP-0752	LP-12301	Social Benefit Investment Policy
LP-0753	LP-12011	Governance Ecosystem Architecture
LP-0760	LP-12020	Lux Network Impact Thesis
LP-0800	LP-12001	ESG Principles and Commitments
LP-0801	LP-12102	Carbon Accounting Methodology
LP-0810	LP-12201	Green Compute Energy Procurement
LP-0820	LP-12401	Network Energy Transparency
LP-0830	LP-12012	ESG Risk Management
LP-0840	LP-12402	Anti-Greenwashing Policy
LP-0850	LP-12403	ESG Standards Alignment Matrix
LP-0860	LP-12404	Evidence Locker Index
LP-0900	LP-12030	Impact Framework Theory of Change
LP-0901	LP-12310	Impact Measurement Methodology
LP-0910	LP-12320	Stakeholder Engagement
LP-0920	LP-12330	Community Development Grants
LP-0930	LP-12340	Financial Inclusion Metrics

Planned LPs

ESG Framework (12000-12099)

• LP-12001: ESG Principles and Commitments
• LP-12010: Lux Vision Fund ESG Framework
• LP-12011: Governance Ecosystem Architecture
• LP-12012: ESG Risk Management
• LP-12020: Lux Network Impact Thesis
• LP-12030: Impact Framework Theory of Change

Carbon & Climate (12100-12199)

• LP-12100: Carbon Accounting Overview
• LP-12101: Environmental Investment Policy
• LP-12102: Carbon Accounting Methodology
• LP-12103: Carbon Offset Standards
• LP-12104: Climate Risk Assessment

Green Compute (12200-12299)

• LP-12200: Green Compute Overview
• LP-12201: Energy Procurement Standards
• LP-12202: Renewable Energy Certificates
• LP-12203: Data Center Efficiency
• LP-12204: Validator Energy Requirements

Social Impact (12300-12399)

• LP-12300: Social Impact Framework
• LP-12301: Social Benefit Investment Policy
• LP-12310: Impact Measurement Methodology
• LP-12320: Stakeholder Engagement
• LP-12330: Community Development Grants
• LP-12340: Financial Inclusion Metrics

Reporting & Transparency (12400-12499)

• LP-12400: Reporting Standards Overview
• LP-12401: Network Energy Transparency
• LP-12402: Anti-Greenwashing Policy
• LP-12403: ESG Standards Alignment Matrix
• LP-12404: Evidence Locker Index
• LP-12405: Annual Impact Report Format

Related External Standards

Standard	Description	Alignment LP
GRI	Global Reporting Initiative	LP-12403
SASB	Sustainability Accounting	LP-12403
TCFD	Climate Financial Disclosure	LP-12104
SDGs	UN Sustainable Development Goals	LP-12030
PRI	Principles for Responsible Investment	LP-12010

Security Considerations

ESG systems must ensure:

• Data integrity for impact claims
• Third-party verification mechanisms
• Transparent methodology disclosure
• Audit trails for all metrics

Copyright

Copyright and related rights waived via CC0.