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The importance of an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) glossary lies in its ability to provide clarity, consistency, and transparency in the use of ESG terminology within the business and investment communities.
The ability of an organisation, asset, community or system to anticipate, withstand, adapt to and recover from climate-related shocks and stresses.
A potential benefit arising from climate change or the transition to a lower-carbon and climate-resilient economy.
Actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or enhance removals to limit the magnitude of climate change.
Long-term shifts in climate conditions, now primarily driven by human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.
Adjustments in systems, infrastructure, operations or behaviour to reduce harm or capture benefits from actual or expected climate effects.
An economic model that keeps products and materials in use, designs out waste and pollution, and regenerates natural systems.
Work performed by a child that is below the applicable minimum age or is hazardous, exploitative or harmful to the child's health, safety, development or education.
A global environmental disclosure system through which companies, cities, states and regions report information on climate, water and forests.
A levy based on the greenhouse gas emissions or carbon content of fuels, products or activities.
The capture and storage of carbon in forests, soils, oceans, geological formations or long-lived products.