Corporate Social Responsibility is a business model whereby companies make a concerted effort to work in ways that improve, not degrade, society and the environment.
Environmental, social and governance criteria (ESG) are used to screen investments based on corporate policy and to encourage companies to act responsibly.
Green funds are mutual funds or other types of investment vehicles that promote socially and environmentally conscious policies and business practices.
“Green technologies” or “green technologies” is a general term describing the use of technology and science to reduce human impact on the natural environment.
A social audit is a formal review of a company’s activities, procedures and code of conduct regarding social responsibility and the company’s impact on society.