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Gross output weighted sector heatmap based on ENCORE data TABLE 1
Impact and dependency ratings
of selected sectors
Gross output weighted and ranked
by impact and dependency ratings
Fishing
Agriculture
Forestry
Mining and quarrying
Accommodation and food
service activities
Water supply and waste
management
Construction
Electricity, gas steam and
air conditioning supply
Education
Human health and social
work activities
Manufacturing
Transport and storage
ISIC Divisions code 03 01 02 05-09 55-56 36-39 41-43 35 85 86-88 10-33 49-53ImpactsArea of freshwater use
Area of land use
Area of seabed use
Disturbances (e.g. noise, light)
Emissions of GHG
Emissions of non-GHG air pollutants
Emissions of toxic pollutants to water and soil
Emissions of nutrient pollutants to water and soil
Generation and release of solid waste
Introduction of invasive species
Other abiotic resource extraction
Other biotic resource extraction (e.g. fish, timber)
Volume of water use
DependenciesAir filtration
Biological control
Biomass provisioning
Education, scientific and research services
Flood mitigation
Genetic material
Global climate regulation
Local (micro and meso) climate regulation
Noise attenuation
Nursery population and habitat maintenance
Other provisioning services – animal-based energy
Other regulating and maintenance service –
Dilution by atmosphere and ecosystems
Other regulating and maintenance service –
Mediation of sensory impacts (other than noise)
Pollination
Rainfall pattern regulation
Recreation-related services
Soil and sediment retention
Soil quality regulation
Solid waste remediation
Spiritual, artistic and symbolic services
Storm mitigation
Visual amenity services
Water flow regulation
Water purification
Water supply
Rating: Low High
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