SUSTAINABILITY ON IBT Flashcards

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is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

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Sustainability

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the environmental impact of greenhouse gases measured in units of carbon dioxide that are emitted by human activity.

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carbon footprint

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Direct carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels, including energy consumption and transportation.

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primary carbon footprint

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Indirect carbon dioxide emissions from the whole life cycle of products from their manufacture to eventual breakdown.

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Secondary Footprint

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Approach that designs products and components that can be reused, disassembled, and upgraded to minimize waste.

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Circular economy

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  • is providing false or mis leading information that presents a business or its products as being environmentally friendly.
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Greenwashing

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  • 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.
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ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE FUNDS

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