Adaptation Fund
A fund established under the Kyoto Protocol to finance adaptation projects in developing countries vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
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A fund established under the Kyoto Protocol to finance adaptation projects in developing countries vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, crucial for ecosystem health and resilience.
Conservation actions intended to compensate for the loss of biodiversity due to development projects, aiming to achieve no net loss of biodiversity.
Capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms, reducing pollution and waste.
Carbon captured by the world’s ocean and coastal ecosystems, including mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes.
The process of measuring and reporting the amount of greenhouse gases an organization emits.
The maximum amount of carbon dioxide that can be emitted to keep global temperature rise below a specific target.
A technology that captures carbon dioxide emissions from industrial processes and stores them underground to prevent them from entering the atmosphere.
A permit allowing a company to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide, with one credit equivalent to one ton of CO₂.
The act of reporting carbon emissions and reduction efforts publicly, often through platforms like CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project).
The release of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere, primarily from burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial activities.
The total greenhouse gas emissions produced directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product, measured in units of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e).
The process of calculating the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an activity or organization.
The amount of carbon dioxide emitted per unit of economic output or energy used, indicating the efficiency of energy use.
The increase in emissions outside a region as a result of strict climate policies within that region.
A strategy outlining how an organization will reduce its carbon emissions over time.
Products whose life cycle emissions are offset through carbon reduction projects, resulting in a net-zero carbon footprint.
Achieving a net-zero carbon footprint by balancing emitted carbon with carbon offsets or reductions.
A credit or payment made to reduce or sequester carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases to compensate for emissions elsewhere.
A market-based strategy to reduce carbon emissions by assigning a cost to emitting CO₂, through mechanisms like carbon taxes or cap-and-trade systems.
The process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide in natural or artificial reservoirs to mitigate climate change.
Natural systems, such as forests and oceans, that absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than they release.
A tax imposed on carbon emissions, designed to encourage companies and individuals to reduce their carbon footprint.
An economic system focused on eliminating waste and continuously using resources by reusing, repairing, and recycling products.
Adjusting processes, practices, and policies to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change and exploit potential benefits.
Funding from public, private, or alternative sources aimed at addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Efforts to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases to slow down global warming.
The ability of systems, communities, and economies to withstand and adapt to climate-related hazards and changes.
A sustainable design philosophy focusing on creating products that can be fully recycled or safely returned to the environment after use.
The process of reducing carbon emissions from various sources, particularly by switching to low-carbon energy sources.
Strategies aimed at controlling and reducing energy consumption on the demand side, helping balance supply and reducing environmental impacts.
A technology that captures carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere and stores it underground or utilizes it in products.
Corporate policies and practices aimed at promoting a diverse workforce, equitable treatment, and inclusive culture.
The recycling of a material into a product of lesser quality and reduced functionality.
Designing products with a focus on minimizing environmental impact throughout their life cycle.
A labeling system for consumer products that identifies them as environmentally friendly based on specific sustainability standards.
The benefits that humans derive from natural ecosystems, including clean air, water, pollination, and climate regulation.
The average emissions produced per unit of activity or material used, helping to estimate carbon footprints.
The amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced per unit of output, often measured in CO₂e per dollar of GDP or per kilowatt-hour of energy.
A market-based approach that allows organizations to buy and sell emission allowances to meet climate targets.
A market-based approach that allows companies to buy and sell emissions allowances to meet regulatory limits.
Using less energy to perform the same task or produce the same output, reducing overall energy consumption.
The shift from fossil fuel-based energy systems to renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydropower.
The effect of human activities on the natural environment, including pollution, resource depletion, and habitat destruction.
A movement that seeks to ensure that no community suffers disproportionate environmental harms due to economic, racial, or social factors.
Investing in companies based on their performance in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.
The practice of investing in companies that align with an investor's ethical values, often overlapping with ESG investing.
A fixed-income instrument specifically earmarked to raise money for climate and environmental projects.
The design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances.
Hydrogen produced using renewable energy sources, offering a clean alternative to fossil fuels for energy production.
Natural and semi-natural systems that provide environmental benefits, such as rain gardens, green roofs, and permeable pavements.
Purchasing goods and services with reduced environmental impacts throughout their life cycle.
An evaluation system that rates companies, products, or buildings based on their environmental performance.
A supply chain management approach that incorporates sustainable practices, reducing the environmental impact of production and logistics.
The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming and climate change.
Gases like carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O) that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming.
The practice of making misleading claims about the environmental benefits of a product or company to appear more environmentally friendly.
The process of assessing the social, environmental, and economic outcomes of a company's operations or investments.
Greenhouse gas emissions that result from activities indirectly related to an organization, such as supply chain activities.
A framework ensuring that the shift to a low-carbon economy is fair and inclusive, providing support for workers and communities affected by the transition.
The evaluation of the environmental impact of a product or service throughout its entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to disposal.
The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted throughout the lifecycle of a product, from raw material extraction to disposal.
An economy based on low carbon power sources that minimizes greenhouse gas emissions.
A metric that evaluates how well a product or business is performing in terms of using recycled content and reducing waste.
The release of methane (CH₄), a potent greenhouse gas, from sources like agriculture, landfills, and natural gas production.
Small plastic particles less than mm in size, often found in oceans and posing threats to marine life and ecosystems.
Actions taken to reduce the severity or impact of climate change, primarily by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Actions that use natural processes to address societal challenges, like climate change, by enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services.
The world’s stocks of natural assets, including geology, soil, air, water, and living organisms.
The concept where a company’s activities create a positive impact on the environment, exceeding any negative impacts.
Achieving a balance between the greenhouse gases emitted and those removed from the atmosphere, resulting in no net increase in atmospheric GHGs.
Actions taken to compensate for emissions by investing in projects that reduce or sequester carbon elsewhere, such as reforestation.
The process of validating the effectiveness of carbon offset projects, ensuring they meet standards for reducing emissions.
An international treaty adopted in to limit global warming to well below °C, with efforts to keep it below .°C.
The concept that those who produce pollution should bear the costs of managing it to prevent damage to human health or the environment.
Energy derived from natural sources that are replenished constantly, such as solar, wind, and hydro power.
A regulation that requires increased production of energy from renewable sources, such as wind, solar, and biomass.
The practice of using resources more sustainably, reducing waste, and maximizing the output from each unit of input.
Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, such as fuel combustion in company-owned vehicles.
Indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the reporting company.
All other indirect emissions that occur in a company’s value chain, including those from production, transportation, and disposal of goods.
The use of shareholder power to influence a company’s behavior, particularly regarding environmental, social, and governance issues.
The ongoing approval or acceptance of a company’s activities by its stakeholders, particularly the local community.
Investments that have lost economic value due to changes in the market or regulatory environment, often related to the transition to a low-carbon economy.
A collection of global goals set by the United Nations, aimed at achieving a better and more sustainable future by addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges.
The use of products and services in ways that meet basic needs and improve quality of life while minimizing the use of natural resources and toxic materials.
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Financial services that integrate ESG criteria into investment decisions to promote long-term sustainability.
The process of purchasing goods and services in a way that takes into account environmental, social, and economic impacts.
A supply chain that incorporates sustainability practices at every stage, from raw material sourcing to product delivery.
Tourism that minimizes its impact on the environment and local cultures while generating economic benefits for host communities.
The disclosure of information about a company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance to stakeholders.
An organization that provides guidelines for companies to disclose information on their climate-related financial risks and opportunities.
The practice of openly disclosing a company's performance in areas like sustainability, governance, and financial health to stakeholders.
A business framework that includes social, environmental, and financial performance metrics to evaluate a company's impact.
The process of transforming by-products, waste materials, or unwanted products into new materials or products of higher quality.
A ranking of waste management practices from most to least environmentally favorable, typically: reduce, reuse, recycle, recovery, and disposal.
The total volume of freshwater used to produce the goods and services consumed by an individual, organization, or community.
No release of greenhouse gases from specific processes, products, or activities.
A philosophy and design principle focused on eliminating waste, ensuring that all products are reused, repaired, or recycled back into the ecosystem.
