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Sustainability standards & frameworks · Core

TCFD

Also called: Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures

ELI5

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures and its governance, strategy, risk and metrics framework.

Used in conversation

“The number is useful only if everyone calculates TCFD the same way.”

Pitch context

You will see “TCFD” 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

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