Glossary
Glossary of acronyms and definitions related to climate risks, energy efficiency, and environmental regulation
Building
Building Automation & Control Systems
Building automation and control systems (European standard, associated with energy performance directives).
Building Management System
Centralized system for controlling and supervising technical equipment (HVAC, lighting, security, etc.).
Climate
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
International scientific body providing comprehensive assessments of climate change, its causes, impacts, and response strategies.
Representative Concentration Pathways
Greenhouse gas emission scenarios used by the IPCC to project future climate evolution.
Climate Risks
Clay Shrink-Swell (Retrait-Gonflement des Argiles)
Geotechnical phenomenon related to moisture variations in clay soils, causing building cracks and settlements.
Energy
Renewable Energy
Energy sources from naturally replenished resources (solar, wind, hydro, biomass).
Management
Business Continuity Plan
Crisis prevention and management framework to ensure the maintenance of an organization's essential functions.
Regulation
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
European directive establishing corporate due diligence on environmental and social impacts.
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
European directive requiring companies to provide detailed reporting on their extra-financial performance (climate, social, governance).
Energy Efficiency Certificates
Regulatory mechanism requiring energy suppliers to promote energy efficiency among consumers.
EU Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
Classification of sustainable economic activities, enabling investors to direct funding towards projects aligned with climate objectives.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
Regulatory requirement for companies and local authorities to measure their emissions.
National Adaptation to Climate Change Plan
National strategy to anticipate and reduce climate change impacts.
Standards
EN 16247
European standard governing the conduct of energy audits.
ISO 50001
International standard for energy management systems.
Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Set of technologies enabling machines to simulate human intelligence for analysis, learning, and decision-making.
Internet of Things
Network of connected sensors collecting and transmitting data in real-time.
Quantum Computing
Quantum computing technologies enabling rapid processing of complex analysis and modeling problems.