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Sustainability standards & frameworks · Working

Taxonomy alignment

Also called: sustainable-taxonomy alignment

ELI5

The proportion or status of activities meeting specified taxonomy criteria.

Used in conversation

“The sustainability report needs the method, exclusions and assurance status for taxonomy alignment.”

Pitch context

You will see “Taxonomy alignment” 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.