The Eco-Vox Sustainability Glossary: Understanding terms, shaping the future
Eco-Vox’s compact knowledge archive. Sustainability is more than just a trend—it is a fundamental transformation of our economy and society. But this change brings with it a flood of new technical terms, acronyms, and standards. From ESG and CSRD to circular economy and supply chain law, our glossary sheds light on the jungle of terminology.
What you will find here: In this lively reference work, we decipher the language of sustainability. Find well-founded explanations on:
- Regulations & standards: EU taxonomy, GRI, DNK.
- Climate protection & environment: CO2 footprint, net zero, biodiversity.
- Economy & ethics: Greenwashing, social impact, corporate governance.
Use this glossary as your compass for informed decisions and transparent communication in a greener future.
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) – Classification
CSDDD vs. LkSG: A comparison of the new European supply chain law With the adoption of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)—often referred to as the EU Supply Chain Act—the European Union set new standards for corporate due diligence in the summer of 2024. German companies are now faced
ESRS at a glance: The blueprint for your sustainability report
The introduction of the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) clarified the “if” of reporting. The ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards) now clarify the “how.” They are the technical framework that ensures that sustainability reports in the EU will be as comparable and reliable as financial reports in the future. For
EU taxonomy: Classifying sustainable economic activities
Why the EU taxonomy – and why it is strategically relevant for companies The EU taxonomy is the EU’s central classification system for defining which economic activities are considered environmentally sustainable. The aim is to direct capital flows toward sustainable activities and prevent greenwashing. For companies, this means in concrete
The Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) – Determination of the CO₂ footprint of products
While the Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) measures a company’s total carbon footprint, the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) goes into more detail. It answers a question that customers, investors, and regulators are asking more and more loudly: What is the climate impact of this specific product—from raw material extraction to disposal?