Sustainability and ESG Definitions
-
C
What is a chief sustainability officer (CSO)?
A chief sustainability officer (CSO) is an executive tasked with improving sustainability within the company.
-
E
e-waste
Electronic waste, also known as end-of-life (EOL) electronics or e-waste, refers to discarded, recycled or refurbished electrical and electronic products.
-
embodied carbon
Embodied carbon is the measurable greenhouse gas emissions of an infrastructure's entire construction, maintenance and demolition processes.
-
What is an ESG score?
An ESG score is a way to assign a quantitative metric, such as a numerical score or letter rating, to the environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts or an organization.
-
What is ESG reporting?
ESG reporting is a type of corporate disclosure that details the environmental, social and governance (ESG) promises, efforts and progress of an organization.
-
G
green collar job
A green collar job is an employment opportunity that helps create or support environmental and sustainable practices and technologies.
-
S
What is sustainable procurement?
Sustainable procurement is an approach used by organizations to ensure that environmental, social and economic considerations are part of their purchasing decisions.