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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.
A loan whose pricing or other terms are linked to the borrower's achievement of predefined sustainability performance targets.
A bond whose financial or structural terms change depending on whether the issuer achieves predefined sustainability performance targets.
A use-of-proceeds bond financing a combination of eligible green and social projects.
The capacity to create enduring economic and social value while protecting environmental systems and meeting present needs without undermining future generations.
The ability to track the origin, movement, processing and custody of materials, products or components through the supply chain.
Assets that lose economic value earlier than expected because of market, technology, policy, environmental or social change.
The responsible allocation, management and oversight of capital to create long-term value for clients and beneficiaries and, where relevant, sustainable benefits for the economy, environment and society.
A planned process of dialogue with people or groups affected by, interested in or able to influence an organisation.
An individual or group whose interests are affected, or could be affected, by an organisation's activities and decisions.
An investment approach that combines financial objectives with ethical, social or environmental criteria, often using screens and shareholder action.