Glossary

Glossary

Our climate action glossary gives in-depth definitions for key terms about climate change and corporate climate action. Check back for updates as we will be adding new terms each month.

B

Beyond value chain mitigation

C

Carbon dioxide equivalent

Carbon footprint

Carbon offset project

Corporate sustainability

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

D

Decarbonisation

E

Emission factors

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG)

European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)

G

K

N

P

Paris Agreement

S

Sustainable Development Goals

V

Voluntary carbon market