Tag: Sustainability & Profitability Podcast
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Greenwashing
Greenwashing Greenwashing refers to the deceptive or misleading practice of promoting a company, product, or service as environmentally friendly, sustainable, or socially responsible when it does not genuinely adhere to such principles. This marketing strategy aims to capitalize on the growing consumer demand for eco-friendly products and practices without making meaningful efforts to reduce environmental…
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Greenhouse gas
Greenhouse gas Greenhouse gases (GHG) are those gaseous constituents of the atmosphere, both natural and anthropogenic, that absorb and emit radiation at specific wavelengths within the spectrum of terrestrial radiation emitted by the Earth’s surface, the atmosphere itself and by clouds. Water vapor (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrous oxide (N2O), methane (CH4) and ozone (O3)…
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Greenhouse effect
Greenhouse effect The greenhouse effect is a natural process that occurs when certain gases in the Earth’s atmosphere, known as greenhouse gases, trap heat from the sun. These gases allow sunlight to enter the atmosphere and reach the Earth’s surface. However, they also absorb and re-radiate infrared radiation emitted by the Earth, trapping heat in…
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Green VS Grey VS Blue hydrogen
Green VS Gray VS Blue hydrogen There are many ‘colors’ of hydrogen – each referring to how it is produced:
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Green climate funds
Green climate funds Green climate funds are financial mechanisms established to provide financial support and resources for projects and initiatives that aim to mitigate and adapt to climate change. These funds are typically managed by international organizations, governments, or financial institutions and are specifically dedicated to financing activities that contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions,…
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Green bonds
Green bonds Green bonds are financial instruments that finance green projects and provide investors with regular or fixed income payments. They emerged in a context where a lot of financing is needed to address environmental challenges. Hence it is critical to connect environmental projects with capital markets and investors and channel capital towards sustainable development,…
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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…
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Global Reporting Initiative
Global Reporting Initiative The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is an international, independent organization that provides a standardized framework for companies and organizations to report on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts. The GRI Standards help organizations disclose information on issues such as resource use, emissions, labor practices, human rights, and corporate governance. By using…
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GIG economy
GIG economy The gig economy refers to a labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs. In this model, individuals work as independent contractors or freelancers, often through digital platforms or apps that connect them with consumers seeking specific services. This structure includes roles like ride-sharing…
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Gender equality
Gender equality Gender equality means ensuring that women and men have equal conditions, treatment and opportunities for realizing their full potential, human rights and dignity, and for contributing to (and benefitting from) economic, social, cultural and political development. The concept acknowledges the differences between genders while valuing them equally, promoting equal partnerships in homes, communities,…