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The Book of Jargon Series – Word of the Day®

The Book of Jargon® is a series of practice area and industry-specific glossaries published by Latham & Watkins.

Arista Standard

a set of voluntary guidelines, principles, and norms that aim to ensure that the research conducted by responsible investment research groups is of high-quality, transparent, and accountable.

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Norms-Based Screening

a methodology for investors to make decisions regarding companies’ adherence to global norms on environmental protection, human rights, labor standards, and Anti-Corruption.

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Zero Waste

“the conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, Reuse, and recovery of all products, packaging, and materials, without burning them, and without discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.” Source: Zero Waste International Alliance

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LEED

acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

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Salinization

the buildup of salts in soil. Salinization may occur naturally or as a result of human activity. It is an environmental concern, because higher soil Salinity can hinder the growth of crops.

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