ESG Investing Glossary

The governance, technologies and processes used to protect systems, networks, devices and data from unauthorised access, disruption or attack.

The framework of ownership, standards, controls and accountability for data quality, access, security, lineage and use.

The responsible and lawful collection, use, sharing, retention and protection of personal data.

The process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from energy, industry, transport, buildings, land use and value chains.

Productive work that provides fair income, security, social protection, rights at work, voice and equal opportunity.

The conversion of forest to non-forest land use, whether permanent or long term.

Policies and practices that recognise differences, address structural barriers and create fair access, participation and belonging.

A principle requiring an activity that contributes to one environmental objective not to cause significant harm to other specified environmental objectives.

A situation in which the same emissions reduction, removal, credit or renewable-energy attribute is claimed, issued or counted more than once.

The use of ownership rights and influence by investors to protect and enhance long-term value, including engagement and voting.