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Sustainability standards & frameworks · Core

Sustainability framework

Also called: ESG framework

ELI5

A structured approach used to organise sustainability information or action.

Used in conversation

“State the boundary and evidence behind sustainability framework before publishing the claim.”

Pitch context

You will see “Sustainability framework” 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.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.