The Gini index measures the extent to which the distribution of income or consumption among individuals or households within an economy deviates from a perfectly equal distribution. A Gini index of 0 represents perfect equality, while an index of 100 implies perfect inequality.

The Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario (NZE Scenario) is a normative scenario that shows a pathway for the global energy sector to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050, with advanced economies reaching net zero emissions in advance of others.

Carbon dioxide removal (CDR), often referred to as "negative emissions technologies," encompasses methods and technologies aimed at actively removing and sequestering carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere.

The SASB Taxonomy was designed for companies to report their ESG information following SASB Standards in a structured, machine-readable data format (i.e., XBRL) to the investor and analyst community and other companies’ non-financial information users.

eXtensible Business Reporting Language is an open international standard for digital business reporting. The SASB Taxonomy was designed for companies to report their ESG information following SASB Standards in a structured, machine-readable data format (i.e., XBRL) to the investor and analyst community and other companies’ non-financial information users.

The Supreme Court limited the EPA's power to regulate power plant emissions by striking down the Clean Power Plan due to lack of clear Congressional authorization, potentially impacting future climate change regulations and agency power in general.

An Article 8 Fund under SFDR is defined as “a Fund which promotes, among other characteristics, environmental or social characteristics, or a combination of those characteristics, provided that the companies in which the investments are made follow good governance practices.”

Carbon intensity refers to the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions produced per unit of energy or economic output. It is a critical metric used to understand the environmental impact of various activities, sectors, or industries, and it helps to track progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions over time.