SUSTAINABILITY ON IBT Flashcards
is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Sustainability
the environmental impact of greenhouse gases measured in units of carbon dioxide that are emitted by human activity.
carbon footprint
Direct carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels, including energy consumption and transportation.
primary carbon footprint
Indirect carbon dioxide emissions from the whole life cycle of products from their manufacture to eventual breakdown.
Secondary Footprint
Approach that designs products and components that can be reused, disassembled, and upgraded to minimize waste.
Circular economy
- is providing false or mis leading information that presents a business or its products as being environmentally friendly.
Greenwashing
- The green movement is extremely active in the financial sector. Investors concerned about sustainability screen potential stocks or funds using environmental, social, and governance criteria.
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE FUNDS