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Carbon footprint

A carbon footprint represents the total greenhouse gas emissions, primarily carbon dioxide (CO₂), generated directly...

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Carbon neutral

Carbon neutrality is achieved when an entity balances its greenhouse gas emissions with equivalent removal...

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Circular economy

An economic system designed to eliminate waste and optimize resource use by prioritizing recycling, reuse,...

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Clean technology

Clean technology refers to a broad spectrum of innovative products, services, and processes designed to...

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Climate Change Mitigation

Efforts aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing carbon sinks to limit global warming....

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Climate-related risks

As defined by the TCFD, these are potential adverse impacts on an organization arising from...

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Closed-Loop Supply Chain

A system where products and materials are continuously recovered, recycled, or remanufactured to minimize waste,...

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Decarbonization

Decarbonization refers to the process of reducing the carbon intensity of energy consumption across the...

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ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)

A framework assessing a company's sustainability and ethical impact through three dimensions: environmental (impact on...

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ESG Analysis

The systematic evaluation of a company's environmental, social, and governance policies and practices to identify...

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ESG or Sustainability-Focused Investment Fund

A portfolio of bonds and equities where environmental, social, and governance considerations are central to...

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ESG rating

A measure provided by specialized agencies to evaluate an organization's environmental, social, and governance performance....

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EU Taxonomy Regulation

The EU Taxonomy Regulation, effective July 12, 2020, establishes a classification system to identify economic...

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Fair Trade

A global initiative promoting equitable pricing, ethical labor practices, and social sustainability for producers and...

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Food sustainability

Food Sustainability is a critical framework for ensuring that food production systems are environmentally responsible,...

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Gender equality

Gender equality is the principle of ensuring equal opportunities, rights, and treatment for all genders,...

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Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is an independent international organization that provides the world’s most...

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Green bond

A green bond is a fixed-income instrument designed exclusively to finance new and existing projects...

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Green Supply Chain Management

The integration of sustainable practices across supply chain operations, focusing on minimizing environmental impacts through...

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Greenhouse gases

Greenhouse gases are atmospheric gases regulated under frameworks like the Kyoto Protocol and the Greenhouse...

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Greenwashing

The deceptive practice of misrepresenting a product, service, or organization's environmental benefits to create a...

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