ESG 101

Definitions

• Circular Economy

  Concept that is based on the principles of designing products and materials where the waste and pollution are incorporated into the life cycle of a product, so that the materials used in the creation of the goods are recovered and regenerated at end of each service life.

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• Scenario Analysis

  Climate scenario analysis explores what a company’s business environment might look like under different climate scenarios, such as deep decarbonization aligned with the Paris Climate Agreement, so as to integrate this information into a company’s strategy. Scenarios provide foresight to consider and manage the complexity that climate change presents to business decisions.

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• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

  Environmental, social and governance factors that can impact company value and investor decision-making. Governance factors include board quality, independence and accountability; board oversight of executive performance; and board oversight of company strategy, risk management, performance and disclosure, including for environmental and social factors. Financially-material environmental and social risks and opportunities such as climate change, water use, human capital management and safety.

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