Dictionary Of Sustainability Terms Aims To Simplify Climate Language

Updated: November 29, 2025 15:32

Image Source : Massive Earth Foundation

A new initiative proposes a dictionary of sustainability terms to make climate and ESG language clearer for businesses, policymakers, and the public. By standardizing definitions, the effort seeks to reduce confusion, improve accountability, and help organizations align with global climate goals while making sustainability communication more accessible.

In the wake of COP30 discussions and growing global emphasis on climate accountability, experts are highlighting the need for a simplified and standardized language around sustainability. Complex jargon often hinders understanding and slows down adoption of climate-friendly practices. To address this, a proposed dictionary of sustainability terms is being developed to provide clear, concise definitions that can be universally applied across industries and regions.

Key highlights from the announcement include

The dictionary aims to demystify sustainability-related jargon such as net zero, carbon neutrality, scope emissions, and ESG.
It is designed to help businesses, policymakers, and the public communicate more effectively on climate issues.
The initiative comes at a time when COP30 has emphasized accountability and structured commitments for 2035 Paris-aligned targets.
Experts argue that inconsistent definitions of sustainability terms often lead to misinterpretation and greenwashing.
The dictionary would serve as a reference tool for regulators, investors, and companies to ensure clarity in reporting and compliance.
It also seeks to make sustainability more approachable for communities and individuals, encouraging wider participation in climate action.
Legal and corporate advisors note that simplified language can reduce litigation risks and improve transparency in ESG disclosures.
The effort reflects a broader push to integrate sustainability into mainstream decision-making without overwhelming stakeholders with technical complexity.

This initiative underscores the importance of communication in driving climate action. By creating a shared vocabulary, the dictionary could bridge gaps between science, policy, and practice, ensuring that sustainability is not just a technical concept but a practical framework accessible to all.

Sources: Simmons & Simmons ESG View, LinkedIn Sustainability Markers, DLA Piper Horizon

Stay Ahead – Explore Now! Indian Statistical Institute Files Patent for Novel Squalene Oxidation Process

STORIES YOU MAY LIKE

Image Source : Trip.com

Rhino And River Retreat Opens Near Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Image Source: Healthshots

Unlock 30-Day Saunf Magic: Banish Bloating, Glow Radiant, Sleep Deep—Your Body's Secret Reboot!

Captain Cool Charges Up: MS Dhoni Fronts Arth's Fatigue-Fighting Iron Gummies Campaign

SSC MTS Jackpot: 7,948 Govt Jobs Up for Grabs—Delhi Leads with 1,961 Posts!

Image Source: The Financial Express

Trillionaire Tease: Nikhil Kamath's B&W Elon Musk Clip Ignites AI Debates & Podcast Hype

TRAI Oct Tally: Ambani's Jio Grabs 20L Subs, Mittal's Airtel Bags 12.5L Amid VIL's 20.8L Plunge

IndiGo Bets Big on Navi Mumbai, Expands Domestic Connectivity With New Flight Schedule Starting December 25

Top Searches

Suggestions

Dictionary Of Sustainability Terms Aims To Simplify Climate Language

STORIES YOU MAY LIKE

Live Blogs

Top Stories

Dictionary Of Sustainability Terms Aims To Simplify Climate Language

STORIES YOU MAY LIKE

Subscribe to receive the day's headlines from WOWNEWS 24X7 straight in your inbox

Live Blogs

Top Stories