Across
- 3. A set of principles that guides an organization's environmental decisions
- 6. The variety of different plants, animals, and other living organisms
- 11. A goal that an organization wants to achieve
- 13. A change caused by an activity, product, or organization
- 14. The regular observation and measurement of environmental conditions
- 16. A systematic examination of environmental activities and performance
- 17. The process of producing or using less of something
- 18. A gas in the atmosphere that contributes to global warming
- 20. A part of an activity that can affect the environment
- 22. A method for measuring environmental effects throughout a product's life
- 23. Actions taken to stop or reduce harmful substances entering nature
- 25. The ability to meet present needs without harming future generations
- 26. The total greenhouse gas emissions caused by a person or organization
- 27. An organized way of managing environmental responsibilities
- 28. An economic system that keeps materials in use and reduces waste
Down
- 1. The results achieved by an organization in its environmental work
- 2. The collection and handling of unwanted materials
- 4. Long-term changes in Earth's temperatures and weather patterns
- 5. Progress that considers environmental, social, and economic needs
- 7. The process of making something better over time
- 8. The process of turning used materials into new usable products
- 9. Using less energy to achieve the same result
- 10. The process of controlling and organizing environmental activities
- 12. Using resources carefully while avoiding unnecessary waste
- 15. Official permission to carry out an activity that may affect nature
- 19. A public report about an organization's environmental performance
- 21. Laws and rules that protect the natural environment
- 24. A specific result that an organization aims to reach