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Sustainability standards & frameworks · Core

Sustainability standard

Also called: ESG standard

ELI5

A formal set of requirements or guidance for sustainability reporting or performance.

Used in conversation

“Which version of sustainability standard should the board treat as current?”

Pitch context

You will see “Sustainability standard” 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.