Sustainability Glossary

Sustainability ESG

Glossary:

A

Global action plan adopted by the UN to eradicate poverty and promote sustainability by 2030.

B

Accumulation of toxic substances in organisms along the food chain.

C

Certificates representing the reduction of one metric ton of carbon emissions.

D

Global commitments to address socio-economic and environmental challenges by 2030, established by the UN.

E

Optimization of processes and products to minimize resource use and environmental impacts.

F

A social movement and market-based approach that aims to help producers in developing countries obtain better trading conditions and promote sustainability.

G

A widely used framework for sustainability reporting that provides guidelines and principles to help organizations measure and report their economic, environmental, and social performance.

H

Composite metric assessing human well-being in terms of health, education, and standard of living.

I

Approach that aims to integrate all parts of society into the economic growth process.

J

Approach seeking to ensure that the transition to a greener economy is socially fair.

K

International treaty establishing greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.

L

Certification system for sustainable buildings.

M

Actions to protect marine ecosystems and biodiversity.

N

Natural resources used in the production of goods and services.

O

Substances used in agriculture produced without synthetic chemicals.

P

International agreement to combat climate change by setting emission reduction targets.

R

Practices aimed at restoring and strengthening ecosystems.

S

International standard for socially responsible practices in organizations.

T

The extent to which an organization openly communicates information about its activities, decisions, and performance, fostering accountability and trust.

U

Process of transforming waste or unused products into new products of higher value.

W

The responsible use and management of water resources to ensure sustainability for current and future generations.

Z

Goal to reduce pollution to negligible levels through sustainable practices.

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