Green Transition Terminology

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geothermal energy
Energy harnessed from the heat stored within the Earth's crust.
gold standard
The Gold Standard is a certification standard for carbon offset projects that is considered one of the most rigorous in terms of its requirements for social and environmental benefits.
green building
The practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life cycle.
green climate fund (GCF)
A fund established within the framework of the UNFCCC to assist developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.
green procurement
The acquisition of products and services that have a reduced impact on human health and the environment.
greenhouse gas emissions
The release of gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases, that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming.
greenwashing
A form of marketing spin in which green PR or green marketing is deceptively used to persuade the public that an organization's products, aims, and policies are environmentally friendly.
gri
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is an international independent standards organization that helps businesses, governments, and other organizations understand and communicate their impacts on issues such as climate change, human rights, and corruption.

The definitions provided are derived from commonly accepted explanations within the fields of environmental science, climate policy, and sustainable development. While they are not directly from a specific standard, they align well with the terminology and concepts found in various international standards and frameworks. Here are some key standards and frameworks that support the definitions provided:


Relevant Standards and Frameworks


ISO Standards (International Organization for Standardization)


ISO 14000 Series: A family of standards related to environmental management that helps organizations minimize their environmental impact.

ISO 50001: Energy management systems – Requirements with guidance for use.


UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)


SDGs: A set of 17 global goals set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 for the year 2030, addressing issues such as poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice.


Greenhouse Gas Protocol


GHG Protocol: Provides standards, guidance, tools, and training for business and government to measure and manage climate-warming emissions.


IPCC Guidelines (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)


IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories: Provides methodologies for estimating national inventories of greenhouse gas emissions.


EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities


EU Taxonomy: A classification system establishing a list of environmentally sustainable economic activities, aiming to provide companies, investors, and policymakers with appropriate definitions.


GHG Emissions Standards


Various national and international standards: Such as those set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the European Union, and other governmental bodies regulating emissions and air quality.


ANSI Standards (American National Standards Institute)


ANSI/ASQ Z1.4: Sampling procedures and tables for inspection by attributes.

ANSI E1.11: Entertainment Technology – USITT DMX512-A – Asynchronous Serial Digital Data Transmission Standard for Controlling Lighting Equipment and Accessories.