Glossary

Scope 1, Scope 2, Scope 3: Categories used to classify greenhouse gas emissions. Scope 1 refers to direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from purchased electricity, and Scope 3 includes indirect emissions from the entire value chain.
Carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e): A standardized unit for measuring the total greenhouse gas emissions, representing the amount of carbon dioxide that would have the same global warming potential.

Emission tracking: The process of monitoring and recording greenhouse gas emissions produced by an organization.
Trend analysis: Examining patterns or changes in emissions data over time to identify long-term trends.
Anomaly detection: Identifying and flagging unusual or unexpected variations in emissions data.
Benchmarking: Comparing an organizations emissions performance against industry peers or established standards.
Predictive analysis: Using data and models to make predictions about future emissions trends.

IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change): An international scientific body that assesses and reports on the scientific understanding of climate change.
SBTi (Science-Based Targets initiative): A collaboration between organizations to set and achieve scientifically informed emissions reduction targets.
GHG Protocol (Greenhouse Gas Protocol): A widely-used accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify, and manage greenhouse gas emissions.

Net zero targets: Aims to balance the amount of greenhouse gases emitted with an equivalent amount removed from the atmosphere.
Bespoke emission reduction plans: Customized plans designed to reduce an organizations specific greenhouse gas emissions.
Renewable energy adoption: The integration of renewable energy sources, like solar or wind power, to replace or supplement traditional
energy sources.
Circular economy practices: Strategies that prioritize the reuse, repair, and recycling of materials to minimize waste.

Emissions regulations: Laws and rules set by governing bodies to limit and regulate the amount of greenhouse gas emissions.
Legislative requirements: Mandatory measures established by government authorities to ensure adherence to environmental standards.
Reporting standards: Specific guidelines and frameworks for reporting emissions data in a standardized manner.

Product companies: Organizations involved in the manufacturing or production of physical goods.
Built environment companies: Firms engaged in real estate development, construction, and infrastructure projects.
Manufacturing plants: Facilities where raw materials are transformed into finished products.
Commercial real estate: Properties used for business purposes such as offices, retail spaces, and industrial facilities.

Carbon intensity: The amount of carbon emissions produced per unit of economic output.
Emission intensity: The amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced per unit of activity or output.
Carbon footprint per unit of production: The total greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of a specific quantity of goods
or services.

API (Application Programming Interface): A set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate and share data with each other.
Data connectors: Software tools or modules that facilitate the transfer of data between different systems.
Automated data feeds: Mechanisms that enable the automatic transfer of data from one system to another.
Data standardization: The process of establishing uniform formats and structures for data to ensure consistency and compatibility.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): A comprehensive analysis of the environmental impact of a product or service throughout its entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal.
Carbon offsetting: The practice of compensating for ones own carbon emissions by investing in projects that reduce or capture an equivalent amount of emissions.
Environmental footprint: The overall impact an organization has on the environment, considering various factors like energy use, water consumption, and waste generation.
Sustainable sourcing: Procuring goods and materials in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

Energy consumption: The amount of energy used by an organization for various activities, including production, heating, cooling, and lighting.
Waste management: The practices and processes involved in handling, disposing of, or recycling waste generated by an organization.
Transportation emissions: Greenhouse gas emissions produced by vehicles used for business purposes.

Sustainability reporting: The practice of publicly disclosing an organizations environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.
Environmental disclosure: Communicating information about an organizations environmental practices, impacts, and performance.
Emission inventories: Detailed records of an organizations greenhouse gas emissions, typically categorized by scope and source.