English for Business Studies - Unit 11

alternative energy

(n) energy derived from sources other than traditional fossil fuels such as solar, wind, or hydroelectric power

birth rate

(n) the number of live births per thousand people in a population in a given period of time

business opportunity

(n) a favourable set of circumstances or situation that can lead to the creation or expansion of a business venture

carbon offset

(n) a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions made to compensate for emissions made elsewhere, typically through investment in renewable energy projects or carbon capture technology

carbon footprint

(n) the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted by an individual, organization or product

climate change

(n) long-term alterations in temperature, precipitation patterns, and other aspects of the Earth's climate system, primarily caused by human activities

consultant

(n) a professional who provides expert advice or services in a specific field

demotivated

(adj) lacking motivation or enthusiasm

diversify

(v) to expand or vary the range of products, services or investments in order to reduce risk or reach a broader market

emissions

(n) the release or discharge of pollutants or gases into the atmosphere, typically from human activities

environmentally friendly

(adj) designed or operating in a way that has minimal impact on the environment; eco-friendly

fossil fuel

(n) a natural fuel such as coal, oil or natural gas, formed from the remains of ancient organisms

full-time

(adj) involving or requiring a person to work the full number of hours considered normal or standard for a week or month

fund

(n) a pool of money or financial resources allocated for a specific purpose often used for investment, research or financing activities; (v) to provide financial resources or support for a project, initiative or organization

global warming

(n) the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels

greenhouse gas

(n) a gas, such as carbon dioxide or methane, that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect

hazardous substance

(n) a substance that poses a risk to human health or the environment due to its toxic, flammable, corrosive or reactive properties

immigrant

(n) a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country

inflation

(n) a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over time

landfill

(n) a site where waste materials are buried underground, typically in designated areas

lean production

(n) a manufacturing approach focused on reducing waste and maximizing efficiency through continuous improvement and eliminating non-value-added activities

life expectancy

(n) the average number of years a person is expected to live, based on statistical data and factors such as health, lifestyle, and socioeconomic conditions

natural phenomena

(n) observable events or processes occurring in the natural world, such as weather patterns, earthquakes or biological cycles

packaging

(n) materials used to protect, contain or present products for storage, distribution or sale

part-timer

(n) a person who works for fewer hours than a full-time employee, typically on a part-time or temporary basis

pension

(n) a fixed sum of money paid regularly to a person, typically after retirement, as a form of income support

pollution

(n) the presence of harmful substances in the environment

population

(n) all the people living in a particular area

pressure group

(n) an organized group that seeks to influence public opinion or government policies on specific issues

recycling

(n) the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials to prevent them from being discarded as waste

regulation

(n) a rule or directive made and enforced by an authority to control or govern a particular activity or industry

renewable energy

(n) energy derived from sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar, wind, hydroelectric or geothermal power

retired

(adj) no longer working or employed, typically due to reaching the age of retirement

shrink

(v) to become smaller or decrease in size, quantity or importance

skilled

(adj) having a high level of competence or expertise in a particular field or activity

solar power

(n) energy generated from sunlight through the use of solar panels or other solar technologies

solutions

(n) answers, explanations or methods used to solve problems or address challenges

temporary

(adj) lasting for a limited time; not permanent

trade organization

(n) an association or group of businesses or professionals in a specific industry or sector, working together to promote common interests and address industry-related issues

waste disposal

(n) the process of getting rid of waste materials in a safe and environmentally responsible manner

zero waste

(n) a philosophy and approach aimed at minimizing waste generation and maximizing resource efficiency, with the goal of ultimately eliminating waste production