Green Transition Terminology

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sbti
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute, and the World Wide Fund for Nature that defines and promotes best practices in emissions reductions and net-zero targets in line with climate science.
scope 1 emissions
Direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by the company. This includes emissions from combustion in owned or controlled boilers, furnaces, vehicles, and other equipment, as well as emissions from chemical production in owned or controlled process equipment.
scope 2 emissions
Indirect GHG emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the company. These emissions occur at the facility where the energy is generated.
scope 3 emissions
All other indirect GHG emissions that occur in the value chain of the company, both upstream and downstream. These are emissions that are not directly owned or controlled by the company but are related to its activities.
soil contamination
The presence of hazardous substances in the soil.
solar power
Energy harnessed from the sun's rays using technologies like solar panels.
species protection
Efforts to safeguard endangered and threatened species from extinction.
sustainability
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
sustainable agriculture
Farming practices that maintain productivity and usefulness to society indefinitely without causing severe or irreversible damage to ecosystem health.
sustainable forestry
Managing forests to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
sustainable supply chains
Managing supply chain operations to ensure they are socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
sustainable transportation
Modes of transport that have a low impact on the environment, such as public transit, cycling, and walking.

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.