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Understanding the acronyms of ESG and their definitions

Proactive organizations are increasingly embracing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices and sustainability. Navigating through the multitude of ESG acronyms can seem overwhelming, encompassing diverse concepts, frameworks, rating agencies, regulations, and regulatory bodies. Staying informed can be daunting, which is why we've created this guide to help you quickly get up to speed.

Let's delve into it.

Regulatory bodies

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG)

Regulatory bodies

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Regulatory bodies

International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)

Regulatory bodies

Value Reporting Foundation (VRF)

Regulatory bodies

International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC)

Regulations

Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

Regulations

Climate-related Financial Disclosure (CFD)

Regulations

Federal Acquisition Regulation section 5(b)(i) (FAR)

Regulations

Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)

Regulations

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

Primary rating agencies

Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

Primary rating agencies

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS)

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