Welcome to our glossary -- our regularly updated dictionary and encyclopedia of various sustainability terms and definitions. If you submit a term for our glossary, we will typically review the submission and decide whether to publish it within five businesses. Thank you for your readership.
There are currently 5 sustainability terms in this directory beginning with the letter E.
E-WasteWhat is E-waste? The definition involves electronic products that are unwanted, not working, and nearing or at the end of their “useful life.” Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are everyday electronic products, the Great Lakes Electronics Corporation notes.
EmissionsEmissions are gases produced as a by-product of a chemical reaction. These can be naturally occurring, like methane from cattle, or man-made, from the burning of fossil fuels, for example.
Source: Natalie Lowe, CMM, CRL, a sustainable meeting professional with 30 years of experience.
ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)ESG stands for environmental, social, and governance. It refers to a standard of corporate responsibility that includes addressing climate change (e.g., waste reduction and energy efficiency), the social good of the business (e.g., fair pay, equal employment opportunities, and community contributions), and a rigorous standard of ethics in an organization\'s business practices.
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Natalie Lowe, CMM, CRL, a sustainable meeting professional with 30 years of experience.
European Green DealThe European Commission in December 2019 presented the European Green Deal, its flagship plan that aims to make Europe climate neutral by 2050.
European Green Digital Coalition (EGDC)
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