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Sustainability standards & frameworks · Working

Equator Principles

Also called: EPs

ELI5

A risk-management framework for environmental and social risk in project finance.

Used in conversation

“Can we separate the target for equator Principles from measured performance?”

Pitch context

You will see “Equator Principles” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches sustainability standards & frameworks.

Why it matters: In sustainability standards & frameworks, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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