basics

Net Zero

Balance. When the pollution we put out is equal to the pollution we take away.

Carbon Footprint

The total amount of $CO_2$ caused by a person, product, or company.

Scope 1, 2, 3

Categories for emissions. 1 is yours, 2 is your energy, 3 is your suppliers and customers.

Greenwashing

Lying or exaggerating how "green" or sustainable a company really is.

Environmental Compliance

Following the environmental laws and rules correctly.

Mitigation

Taking action to reduce or stop environmental damage.

Carbon Offsetting

Paying for a "green" project (like planting trees) to balance your own pollution.

Circular Economy

A system where everything is reused or recycled, and nothing is wasted.

Stakeholders

Everyone involved or affected by a project (clients, community, team).

Deliverables

The final products or reports you must give to your boss or client.

KPI

A number or metric used to measure if you are doing a good job.

Benchmarking

Comparing your results with the best in the industry to see how you are doing.

Workflow

The step-by-step process to get a job done from start to finish.

Cross-functional Team

A team made of people from different areas (e.g., an Engineer working with a Designer).

SOP

A simple guide or list of instructions for a routine task.

To Spearhead

To be the leader of a new project or idea.

To Streamline

To make a process faster, simpler, and easier.

To Assess

To study or check a situation to make a decision.

To Oversee

To watch and manage a project or a group of people.

To Align

To make sure two things (like a project and a goal) match perfectly.