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making power when it comes to climate policy, and therefore may be further
disadvantaged in the outcomes of climate policy.
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Inter-generational equity
Inter-generational equity identifies that, while previous and current
generations are most responsible for present GHG emissions and levels, it is
unfortunately future generations that will be most vulnerable to the effects of
climate change as a result. Furthermore, current policies that are implemented
will most impose on people in the future.
Procedural equity
Procedural equity is equity in the process of decision-making. This seeks to
include and represent peoples of different races, nationalities, socioeconomic
status, etc., in policy and other decision making, allowing equal bargaining
power and equitable access to knowledge and resources to participate.
Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG)
Environmental, social, and corporate governance is an evaluation of an entity. ESG
investigates and documents a business, organization, or raises awareness of social
and environmental factors, and how well it seeks to minimize their impact on the
environment and maximize its impact on social and human health and benevolence.
ESG often outlines standards that are typically used by sustainable investors (those
investors are interested in investing in what are essentially deemed sustainable,
ethical companies), when investigating and vetting potential investments.
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Feasibility
Feasibility refers to the degree in which climate goals are considered possible. It is
dependent on geophysical, ecological, technological, economic, and social
conditions.