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ESG
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Short for Environmental, Social, and Governance β a standard for evaluating companies not just on financial performance, but on how well they protect the environment and act responsibly toward society.
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Carbon Neutrality (Net Zero)
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Offsetting greenhouse gas emissions with an equal amount of removal or absorption so that net emissions reach "zero." Many countries and companies have set a target of reaching net zero by 2050.
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RE100
Description
Short for "Renewable Energy 100%" β a global voluntary campaign in which companies commit to sourcing 100% of the electricity they use from renewable sources like solar and wind.
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Circular Economy
Description
A sustainable economic model that keeps resources in use for as long as possible through reuse, recycling, and remanufacturing, instead of the traditional "extract, make, dispose" approach.
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Greenwashing
Description
A combination of "green" and "washing" β marketing that presents a company or product as environmentally friendly when it isn't really, in order to look good without making real changes.
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Carbon Credit / Emissions Trading
Description
A permit representing the amount of greenhouse gas a company or country is allowed to emit. Entities that emit less than their allowance can sell their unused credits β a market-based system for reducing emissions.
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Description
17 global goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015, covering issues like ending poverty, fighting climate change, and quality education, meant to be achieved worldwide by 2030.
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Green New Deal
Description
A policy approach that invests heavily in green industries to boost the economy while tackling climate change β named after the original "New Deal" that helped recovery from the 1930s Great Depression.
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Biodegradable
Description
Describes materials that can be broken down by microorganisms into natural substances like water and carbon dioxide. Biodegradable materials are being actively developed as an alternative to plastic pollution.
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Upcycling
Description
Going beyond simple recycling β adding design or creative ideas to discarded items to turn them into new products that are more valuable than the original.
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Carbon Capture (CCUS)
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Technology that captures CO2 emitted by factories or power plants before it reaches the atmosphere, then stores it or reuses it in other industries β considered a key technology for reaching net zero.
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ESG Investing
Description
An investment approach that evaluates a company's environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance alongside its revenue and profit β aiming for long-term risk management and sustainable returns.