Glossary of technical terms
- Sustainability: The ability to meet present needs without compromising future generations, balancing environmental, social, and economic aspects.
- Sustainable Development: A development model that seeks economic growth combined with environmental preservation and social inclusion.
- Triple Bottom Line: An approach that evaluates an organisation’s performance considering three dimensions: social (people), environmental (planet), and economic (profit).
- Green Economy: A low-carbon economy that is resource-efficient and socially inclusive, promoting investments that reduce emissions and biodiversity loss.
- ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance): Criteria used to assess a company’s sustainable and ethical performance, considering environmental practices, social responsibility, and corporate governance.
- Biodiversity: The variety of life forms on Earth, essential for ecosystem balance and human survival.
- Sustainable Communities: Communities that manage natural, human, and financial resources to ensure current and future quality of life, promoting inclusion and social participation.
- Circular Economy: An economic model that aims to keep products, materials, and resources in use for as long as possible, reducing waste and promoting reuse and recycling.
- Ecological Footprint: A measure of the impact of human activities on the environment, expressed in terms of natural resources consumed.
- Paris Agreement: An international treaty aimed at limiting global warming to below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, promoting actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Interactive Diagram: Climate Change & Business Sustainability
- Main Node:
Business Sustainability - Branches:
- Climate Change Fundamentals
- Causes: greenhouse gases, global warming
- Impacts: extreme weather, resource scarcity
- Triple Bottom Line
- People (social)
- Planet (environmental)
- Profit (economic)
- ESG Principles
- Environmental: emissions, energy efficiency
- Social: diversity, community impact
- Governance: ethics, compliance
- Opportunities for Businesses
- Green innovation
- Circular economy
- Renewable energy adoption
- Global Frameworks
- Paris Agreement
- SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)
