Anthropogenic Emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions from human activities like deforestation, fossil fuels, and waste management.
CDP
Global platform for disclosing and managing environmental impacts by investors, businesses, and regions.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Naturally occurring gas and key greenhouse gas from fossil fuels, land-use changes, and industrial processes.
Carbon Footprint
Measure of CO2e emissions from activities of individuals, organizations, or communities over time.
Carbon Intensity
CO2 emissions per unit of GDP, energy use, or transport, reflecting efficiency and climate impact.
Carbon Markets
Mechanisms for trading CO2 credits to achieve climate goals and cost-effective climate policies.
Carbon Neutral
Balancing CO2 emissions with removals via natural sinks or human-driven carbon sequestration methods.
Carbon Offset
Credits supporting CO2-reducing projects, balancing emissions by achieving reductions elsewhere.
Circular Economy
System promoting reuse, recycling, and repurposing to minimize waste and environmental impact.
Climate Action
Efforts to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change, including mitigation and resilience strategies.
Climate Change
Human-driven atmospheric changes causing climate shifts beyond natural fluctuations over time.
Climate Change Mitigation
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and leveraging natural systems to absorb and store atmospheric CO2.
Climate Risk
The adverse effects of climate change on businesses, including physical and transition-related risks.
ESG
Framework assessing risks and opportunities in environmental, social, and governance factors for organizations.
ESG Metrics
Key indicators evaluating a company's performance and commitment to environmental, social, and governance criteria.
EU Taxonomy
EU classification system driving investments into sustainable activities aligned with Green Deal objectives.
Eco-Friendly
Describes products or actions designed to benefit or minimize harm to the environment.
Eco-Marketing
Promotes products by emphasizing environmental benefits and minimal harm to the ecosystem.
EcoVadis (rating)
Platform assessing companies' sustainability efforts across environment, ethics, and procurement standards.
Ecolabeling
Identifies products or services proven to be more environmentally friendly within a specific category.
Environmental Stewardship
Practices aimed at protecting, restoring, and managing natural resources for long-term sustainability.
Equator Principles (EPs)
Framework guiding financial institutions in managing environmental and social risks in projects.
European Green Deal
EU strategy aiming for climate neutrality by 2050 through policies supporting green transitions.
GHG Protocol
Standardized frameworks for measuring and managing greenhouse gas emissions across sectors and value chains.
GRESB
Global ESG benchmarking organization providing data, tools, and insights to enhance ESG performance in finance.
GRI Standards
Widely used standards empowering organizations to enhance sustainability reporting and drive global benefits.
Green Web Foundation
Non-profit driving a fossil-free internet by 2030 via tools, data, and advocacy for green energy.
Greenhouse Effect
Natural process where greenhouse gases trap heat near Earth's surface, warming the planet.
Greenhouse Gases
Atmospheric gases trapping heat, contributing to the greenhouse effect and Earth's climate balance.
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
Potent synthetic gases in cooling systems with high global warming potential despite short lifespans.
Kyoto Protocol
International agreement requiring industrialized nations to limit greenhouse gas emissions via set targets.
Life-cycle Assessment
Evaluates environmental impacts across all stages of a product's or service's lifecycle.
MSCI
Offers tools and insights to analyze risk, return, and ESG factors for global investment decisions.
Materiality Assessment
Identifies key ESG issues impacting businesses and stakeholders to guide strategy and reporting.
Materiality Matrix
Tool prioritizing sustainability topics based on financial and stakeholder impact for strategic clarity.
Methane (CH4)
Potent greenhouse gas from fossil fuels, agriculture, livestock, and organic waste decomposition.
Net-Zero
Achieving minimal emissions, offset by natural or technological measures, ensuring no net greenhouse gas increase.
Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
Potent greenhouse gas from agriculture, industry, fossil fuels, and waste, impacting global warming.
Paris Agreement
International treaty to limit global warming below 2 °C, striving for 1.5 °C, adopted at COP21 in 2015.
Perfluorocarbons (PFCs)
Stable synthetic gases with high global warming potential, used in industry and electronics manufacturing.
Renewable Energy Sources
Naturally replenishing energy sources like solar, wind, and biomass, promoting sustainable power solutions.
Scope 1
Direct GHG emissions from company-owned sources, including fuel combustion and on-site chemical production.
Scope 2
Indirect GHG emissions from purchased electricity, generated off-site but consumed by the company.
Scope 3
Indirect GHG emissions from a company's value chain, including supply chain, product use, and disposal.
Stakeholder
Individuals or groups influencing or impacted by an organization's environmental, social, and economic actions.
Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6)
Stable, synthetic gas used in the electricity industry, known for its non-flammability and low toxicity.
Sustainable Development
Balances present needs with the future's, ensuring long-term environmental and societal health.
The Gold Standard
Certification driving climate action and sustainable development through impactful carbon credit projects.
VPPA
Financial contracts for renewable energy certificates without physical energy delivery, supporting clean energy projects.
