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-->\r\n<section class=\"gl-hero\">\r\n  <div class=\"gl-hero-inner\">\r\n    <div class=\"gl-hero-eyebrow\">Sustainability Glossary<\/div>\r\n    <h1 class=\"gl-hero-title\">ESG &amp; Sustainability<br><em>Terminology Guide<\/em><\/h1>\r\n    <p class=\"gl-hero-sub\">A comprehensive reference guide to key ESG, carbon, climate, and sustainability terms to help you navigate the evolving sustainability landscape.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- GLOSSARY -->\r\n<section class=\"gl-section\">\r\n  <div class=\"gl-inner\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- Search -->\r\n    <div class=\"gl-search-wrap\">\r\n      <svg class=\"gl-search-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M15.5 14h-.79l-.28-.27A6.471 6.471 0 0 0 16 9.5 6.5 6.5 0 1 0 9.5 16c1.61 0 3.09-.59 4.23-1.57l.27.28v.79l5 4.99L20.49 19l-4.99-5zm-6 0C7.01 14 5 11.99 5 9.5S7.01 5 9.5 5 14 7.01 14 9.5 11.99 14 9.5 14z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <input class=\"gl-search\" id=\"glSearch\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Search any ESG term...\">\r\n      <span class=\"gl-search-count\" id=\"glCount\">50 terms<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- A-Z Tabs -->\r\n    <div class=\"gl-az-tabs\" id=\"glAzTabs\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Meta -->\r\n    <div class=\"gl-meta\" id=\"glMeta\">Showing <span id=\"glShowing\">50<\/span> terms<\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Terms Grid -->\r\n    <div class=\"gl-grid\" id=\"glGrid\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"A\" data-term=\"adaptation\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Adaptation<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">A<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">Actions taken to adjust to actual or expected climate impacts, reducing vulnerability and enhancing resilience.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"B\" data-term=\"biodiversity\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Biodiversity<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">B<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">The variety of living organisms, including plants, animals, and ecosystems, that support environmental health and resilience.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"B\" data-term=\"brsr\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report)<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">B<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">An ESG disclosure framework introduced by SEBI for listed companies in India to report sustainability-related performance and governance practices.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"C\" data-term=\"carbon accounting\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Carbon Accounting<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">C<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">The process of measuring, tracking, calculating, and reporting greenhouse gas emissions using standardized methodologies.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"C\" data-term=\"carbon footprint\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Carbon Footprint<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">C<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">The total amount of greenhouse gas emissions generated directly or indirectly by an organization, product, activity, or individual, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent (CO\u2082e).<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"C\" data-term=\"carbon intensity\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Carbon Intensity<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">C<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">The amount of carbon emissions generated per unit of activity, such as revenue, production output, or energy consumed.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"C\" data-term=\"carbon neutrality\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Carbon Neutrality<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">C<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">Achieving a balance between emitted carbon emissions and carbon offsets or removals, resulting in a net carbon impact of zero.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"C\" data-term=\"carbon offset\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Carbon Offset<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">C<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">A reduction or removal of greenhouse gas emissions used to compensate for emissions produced elsewhere. Examples include reforestation projects and renewable energy initiatives.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"C\" data-term=\"circular economy\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Circular Economy<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">C<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">An economic model focused on minimizing waste and maximizing resource efficiency through reuse, recycling, repair, and regeneration of materials.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"C\" data-term=\"climate change\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Climate Change<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">C<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">Long-term shifts in global temperatures and weather patterns primarily caused by human activities that increase greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"C\" data-term=\"climate resilience\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Climate Resilience<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">C<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">The ability of an organization, community, or system to prepare for, respond to, and recover from climate-related disruptions.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"C\" data-term=\"climate risk\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Climate Risk<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">C<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">Potential business impacts resulting from climate change, including physical risks such as floods and droughts, and transition risks arising from regulations, market changes, and technological shifts.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"D\" data-term=\"decarbonization\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Decarbonization<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">D<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">The process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy adoption, and low-carbon technologies.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"D\" data-term=\"dei diversity equity inclusion\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion (DEI)<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">D<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">Policies and practices that promote fair treatment, equal opportunities, and representation for individuals from diverse backgrounds.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"D\" data-term=\"double materiality\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Double Materiality<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">D<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">An approach that considers both how sustainability issues impact an organization financially and how the organization impacts society and the environment.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"E\" data-term=\"emission factor\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Emission Factor<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">E<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">A coefficient used to estimate greenhouse gas emissions from a specific activity, fuel type, material, or energy source.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"E\" data-term=\"energy efficiency\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Energy Efficiency<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">E<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">The practice of reducing energy consumption while maintaining the same level of output, service, or performance.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"E\" data-term=\"esg environmental social governance\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">E<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">A framework used to evaluate an organization's environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance practices. ESG helps businesses measure sustainability performance and manage risks and opportunities beyond financial metrics.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"E\" data-term=\"esg data management\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">ESG Data Management<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">E<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">The collection, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of sustainability-related data to support decision-making, compliance, and stakeholder transparency.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"E\" data-term=\"esg rating\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">ESG Rating<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">E<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">An assessment of a company's ESG performance conducted by rating agencies, investors, or specialized sustainability organizations.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"E\" data-term=\"esg reporting\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">ESG Reporting<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">E<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">The process of measuring and disclosing an organization's environmental, social, and governance performance to stakeholders, investors, and regulators.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"E\" data-term=\"esg risk assessment\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">ESG Risk Assessment<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">E<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">The process of identifying, evaluating, and managing environmental, social, and governance risks that may affect business performance or stakeholder value.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"E\" data-term=\"esg strategy\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">ESG Strategy<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">E<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">A structured plan that integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations into business operations, decision-making, and long-term objectives.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"G\" data-term=\"ghg greenhouse gas emissions\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">G<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to climate change. Common greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO\u2082), methane (CH\u2084), and nitrous oxide (N\u2082O).<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"G\" data-term=\"ghg inventory greenhouse gas\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">GHG Inventory<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">G<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">A comprehensive record of greenhouse gas emissions generated by an organization during a reporting period.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"G\" data-term=\"gri global reporting initiative\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">G<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">One of the world's most widely used sustainability reporting standards, helping organizations communicate ESG impacts consistently and transparently.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"H\" data-term=\"human rights due diligence\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Human Rights Due Diligence<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">H<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">The process of identifying, preventing, mitigating, and addressing human rights impacts associated with business operations and value chains.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"I\" data-term=\"ifrs s1\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">IFRS S1<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">I<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">An international sustainability disclosure standard that requires organizations to report sustainability-related risks and opportunities that may affect enterprise value.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"I\" data-term=\"ifrs s2\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">IFRS S2<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">I<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">A climate-related disclosure standard requiring organizations to report climate risks, opportunities, governance, strategy, metrics, and targets.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"L\" data-term=\"life cycle assessment lca\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">L<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">A methodology used to evaluate the environmental impacts of a product, service, or process throughout its entire life cycle.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"M\" data-term=\"materiality assessment\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Materiality Assessment<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">M<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">A structured process used to identify and prioritize sustainability issues that are most important to an organization and its stakeholders.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"M\" data-term=\"mitigation\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Mitigation<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">M<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">Efforts aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions or enhancing carbon removals to limit climate change.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"N\" data-term=\"net zero\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Net Zero<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">N<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">A state where the amount of greenhouse gases emitted is balanced by the amount removed or offset, resulting in no net contribution to climate change.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"P\" data-term=\"physical climate risk\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Physical Climate Risk<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">P<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">Risks resulting from the physical impacts of climate change, such as floods, heatwaves, droughts, storms, and sea-level rise.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"R\" data-term=\"renewable energy\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Renewable Energy<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">R<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">Energy generated from naturally replenishing sources such as solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal energy.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"S\" data-term=\"science based targets sbt\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Science-Based Targets (SBTs)<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">S<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">Emission reduction targets aligned with the latest climate science and designed to support limiting global warming in line with international climate goals.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"S\" data-term=\"scope 1 emissions\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Scope 1 Emissions<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">S<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">Direct greenhouse gas emissions from sources owned or controlled by an organization, such as fuel combustion in vehicles, generators, or industrial processes.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"S\" data-term=\"scope 2 emissions\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Scope 2 Emissions<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">S<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">Indirect 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and economic challenges by 2030.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"S\" data-term=\"stakeholders\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Stakeholders<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">S<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">Individuals or groups that can affect or are affected by an organization's activities, including employees, customers, investors, suppliers, regulators, and local communities.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gl-term\" data-letter=\"S\" data-term=\"supplier esg assessment\">\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-header\"><div class=\"gl-term-name\">Supplier ESG Assessment<\/div><div class=\"gl-term-letter\">S<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gl-term-def\">An evaluation of suppliers based on environmental, social, and governance criteria to identify sustainability risks and opportunities within the supply chain.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div 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