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ESG Flashcards

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ESG Reporting

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Disclosure of data on an organisation’s environmental, social and governance performance

Required for those listed,

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Carbon footprint

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Measure of total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly or indirectly by an individual, organisation, event, or product

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Social licence to operate

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Ongoing acceptance or approval of an organisation by its stakeholders and the community in which it operates

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

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A business model where companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and interactions with stakeholders

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Sustainability

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The ability to maintain or improve standards of living without damaging or depleting natural resources for future generations

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Green bonds

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Bonds specifically earmarked for climate and environmental projects

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Impact investing

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Investments made with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return

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Governance

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The system of rules, practices and processes by which a firm is directed and controlled

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Stewardship code

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Guidelines aiming to enhance engagement between institutional investors and companies to improve long-term shareholder returns

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Diversity and Inclusion (D&I)

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Policies and programmes promoting representation and participation of different groups within an organisation

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Greenwashing

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Marketing a financial product as environmentally friendly when it does not meet environmental standards

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Supply chain sustainability

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Managing environmental, social and economic impacts in the lifecycle of goods and services

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Fiduciary duty

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A legal obligation to act in the best interest of another party, incorporating ESG risks in investment decisions

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Non-financial reporting

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Reporting on a company’s ESG practices

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Climate risk disclosure

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Reporting on how climate change might impact a company’s financial performance

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SRI (Socially responsible investing)

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An investment strategy that considers financial return and social or environmental good

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Net zero emissions

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Achieving a balance between the greenhouse gases put into the atmosphere and those taken out

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Sustainable development goals (SDGs)

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A collection of 17 global goals set by the UN to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity

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Ethical investing

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Investing in companies that align with the investor’s personal values often related to social and environmental factors

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Carbon neutrality

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The concept of offsetting as much carbon dioxide as is emitted, creating a net zero carbon footprint

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Environmental impact assessment (EIA)

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A process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or development

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Social impact assessment (SIA)

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An analysis to assess the social impacts of a project or development

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Corporate governance

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The mechanisms, processes and relations by which corporations are controlled and directed

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Shareholder activism

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The use of an equity stake in a corporation to put pressure on its management

Eg Exxon is suing activist investors

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Triple bottom line

3 p’s

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A business approach considering social and environmental impacts

People, planet and profit

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Circular economy

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A model that focuses on careful management of resources to eliminate waste and continue the use of resources

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Responsible supply chain management

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Managing the supply chain with consideration to environmental and social impacts

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ESG integration

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The practice of incorporating ESG factors into investment decisions to better manage risks and improve returns

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Biodiversity

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The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat, critical for environmental sustainability

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Renewable energy

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Energy from sources that are naturally replenishing but flow limited like wind or solar power

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