BECCS
Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage
Glossary
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Benefit Corporation
Benefit corporations are companies that aim to generate a positive impact on society and the environment, in addition to generating profits, meaning that they have put corporate social responsibility at the center of their activities. Benefit corporations can be organized as limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations (Inc.), or cooperatives, and can include a variety of...
Biocarburant
A fuel derived from renewable sources, such as plant biomass or organic wa
Biodiversity
Biodiversity is the variety of life forms present on Earth, including animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms. Biodiversity includes diversity within species, such as genetic diversity within a species, and diversity between species within a geographical area. Biodiversity is important for the environment because the different species interact with each other and with the environment in...
Biomass
Renewable energy source obtained from plant materials
Blue economy
The blue economy is an economic system designed to create sustainable growth through technological innovation. In this model, the environmental consequences of economic activities are taken into consideration and efforts are made to reduce CO2 emissions to zero. The blue economy uses science and technology to develop more efficient and sustainable production methods through biomimicry,...
Business ethics
Business ethics is the set of principles and values that guide the decisions and actions of a company. Business ethics may include social responsibility, integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. Companies that adopt ethical practices can contribute to creating a positive impact on society and the environment, and can also benefit from a better...
