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Net zero is the point at which greenhouse gases going into the atmosphere are balanced by an equivalent amount removed from the atmosphere.

Decarbonization is a method of climate change mitigation that reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as well as removes them from the atmosphere.

The TCFD’s recommended climate-related disclosures strive to deliver better- informed business and investment decisions amidst global climate change.

GHG accounting or carbon accounting is the process of quantifying the greenhouse gases produced directly or indirectly from a company, across Scopes 1,2 and 3.

The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) is an ESG guidance framework that sets standards for the disclosure of financially material sustainability information by companies to their investors.

ESG reporting frameworks are used by companies to publicly report detailed performance, opportunity and risk data related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects.

Scope 3 emissions represent the majority an organization’s total GHG emissions and requires companies to look for implications of carbon emissions outside of their direct physical footprint.