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  • Integrated reporting

    Integrated reporting Integrated reporting is a method of corporate reporting that provides a holistic view of a company’s performance, strategy, governance, and prospects, accounting for its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts. Integrated reports include information on business models, risks, opportunities, and performance indicators across various dimensions. That kind of reporting would also allow for…

  • Impact investing

    Impact investing Impact investing refers to the deployment of funds into investments that generate positive social or environmental impact alongside providing competitive financial returns to investors. Unlike traditional investing, which primarily focuses on maximizing financial gains, impact investing is an innovative way of boosting the private sector’s contribution to sustainability, social justice, education, healthcare, and…

  • Global warming

    Global warming Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily due to the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat from the sun as a greenhouse effect, leading to a gradual rise in temperatures worldwide. This…

  • Fossil fuels alternatives

    Fossil fuels alternatives Alternative fuels are sustainable energy sources that replace traditional fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. These fuels are often renewable or emit minimal carbon, thereby reducing their contribution to the greenhouse effect and mitigating climate change. They play a vital role in lessening environmental impact. Examples of alternative fuels include…

  • European Green Bond Standards

    European Green Bond Standards A green bond is a type of fixed-income financial instrument specifically designed to raise capital for projects that have positive environmental or climate-related impacts. Green bonds serve as a pivotal component of green finance, a vital instrument in financing assets crucial for the low-carbon transition. With the European Green Bond Standard,…

  • Environmental footprint reporting

    Environmental footprint reporting Environmental footprint reporting refers to the process of assessing and disclosing the environmental impact of an organization’s activities, products, or services. This reporting provides insight into various aspects of environmental performance, such as greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, energy consumption, or waste generation. Reporting can be done voluntarily by organizations or individuals…

  • Embodied Carbon

    Embodied Carbon Embodied carbon is the total greenhouse gas emissions produced over the entire lifecycle of a material, product, building, or infrastructure project before it becomes operational. This includes emissions from raw material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, construction, and eventual disposal.  Embodied carbon is a critical factor in assessing the environmental impact of construction and manufacturing,…