Glossary:
54. Green Up Our (Work) Life: An Introduction to Sustainable Behaviour
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Agenda 2030 | A roadmap for the future that will enable people around the world to live in dignity while preserving the natural foundations of life in the long term. |
Behaviour | The way in which an individual or a group reacts, acts or conducts in response to internal or external stimuli. |
CO2 Footprint | Refers to the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, product, or activity. |
Economic | Refers to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services within a society or a system, and how resources are managed, traded, and utilized to satisfy human needs and want. |
Environment | Refers to the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates, and encompasses all physical, chemical, biological, and social factors that affect organisms or systems, including air, water, soil, climate, ecosystems, and human-made structures. |
Flexitarian | A diet which primarily follows a vegetarian diet but occasionally includes meat or other animal products in small quantities. |
Gamification | Application of game-design elements and principles to non-game contexts to increase motivation and engagement. |
Nudge | Subtly influencing people's behavior or decision-making without restricting their choices or forcing them to act in a certain way. |
Procurement | Procurement is the process of sourcing, acquiring, and purchasing goods, services, or works from external sources, and can cover a wide range of items, from raw materials to office supplies to complex services. |
Social | Refers to anything related to society, communities, or groups of people and often involve norms, values, and structures that shape how people connect and interact with one another. |
Social Norms | Shared expectations or rules within a group or society about acceptable behavior, values, beliefs, and practices. |
Supply Chain | Encompasses all the steps required to bring a product from raw materials to the customer, including manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, distribution, and retail. |
Sustainable | Refers to practices, processes, or systems that meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. |
Sustainable Development Goals | 17 global sustainability goals for socially, economically and ecologically sustainable development, which were set by the United Natuins in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda. |
Vegan | Refers to a lifestyle and dietary choice that excludes all animal-derived products like meat, dairy or eggs. |
Vegetarian | A diet that excludes meat, poultry, and seafood but may include other animal products like dairy and eggs, depending on the type of vegetarianism. |
