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Climate claims
Net zero, carbon neutral, climate neutral, offsets, removals and transition plans.
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From a word to clear, defensible action.
Guides bring together the terms that are most often confused, contested or used in high-stakes claims.
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Nature and biodiversity
Nature-positive, no net loss, restoration, dependencies and ecosystem integrity.
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Human rights and labour
Due diligence, remediation, living wage, decent work and meaningful engagement.
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Supply-chain responsibility
Traceability, chain of custody, deforestation-free, supplier due diligence and verification.
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Circularity and materials
Circular, recycled content, reuse, recyclability and regenerative practice.
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Reporting and disclosure
Materiality, assurance, metrics, targets, governance and transition planning.
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Every term should answer five questions.
- MeaningWhat does the term mean in plain language?
- AuthorityWho defines it, and in which source?
- DifferenceWhere do authoritative interpretations diverge?
- PracticeWhat does precise use change in a policy, claim or decision?
- Open questionWhat remains unsettled, contextual or contested?