Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental Impact Assessment

An assessment of the potential environmental consequences of proposed projects, policies, or activities, conducted to identify and mitigate potential adverse effects on the environment and promote sustainable decision-making.

Environmental Monitoring

Environmental Monitoring

The systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of data on environmental parameters, such as air quality, water quality, biodiversity, or land use, to assess the condition of ecosystems, detect changes, and…

Environmental Performance

Environmental Performance

The measurement, evaluation, and improvement of the environmental impacts and sustainability performance of an organization, product, or process, often through the use of performance indicators, benchmarks, and targets.

Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Sustainability

The practice of using natural resources in a way that preserves ecosystems, protects biodiversity, minimizes pollution and waste, and ensures the long-term viability and well-being of current and future generations.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

ESG Stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. It refers to a set of standards used to assess the sustainability and ethical impact of an investment or business. Environmental factors include…

Ethical Investing

Ethical Investing

The consideration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions, aiming to support companies and projects that align with sustainable values and demonstrate responsible practices.

Extended Producer Responsibility

Extended Producer Responsibility

A policy approach that holds producers responsible for the environmental impacts of their products throughout their life cycle, including collection, recycling, and proper disposal, to promote resource conservation and waste…

Externalities

Externalities

The costs or benefits of an economic activity that are not accounted for in the market price, such as environmental degradation, health impacts, or social consequences, which may result in…

Fair Trade

Fair Trade

A system that promotes equity and sustainability by ensuring that producers, particularly in developing countries, receive fair compensation for their goods and work under safe and humane conditions.

Fossil Fuels

Fossil Fuels

Non-renewable energy sources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, which release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases when burned, contributing…

Fracking

Fracking

Short for hydraulic fracturing, a method of extracting natural gas or oil from deep underground by injecting large volumes of water, chemicals, and sand into shale rock formations, which can…

Green Building

Green Building

A building that is designed, constructed, operated, and maintained using environmentally responsible practices and resources, aiming to minimize energy consumption, waste generation, and environmental impact.