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We know that the sustainability and environment language can be difficult to navigate. We’ve built a handy tool to support your growth, and ensure that you are up to date with key terminology.

Image of two individuals planting plant on the side of a building Behaviour Change / Thinking
Photo of wild flowers with a blue sky in the background Biodiversity
Biodiversity Net Gain
Blue-Green Infrastructure
Empty conference room Business Governance
Image of trees in a forest setting Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
Carbon Footprint
Carbon Neutral
Carbon Offsetting
Image of a wind turbine in a field with blue skies Carbon Positive
Circular Economy
Circular Thinking
Climate Change
Climate Change Adaptation
Climate Change Mitigation
Two hands filled with soil Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Leaves on a tree against a blue sky Ecological Economics
Ecosystem
Ecosystem Services
Emissions Scopes
Environment
Environment Act
Environmental Auditing
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Environmental Law
Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Environmental Net Gain

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