Tag: climate
Kyoto Protocol
DefinitionThe Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty which extends the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change that commits state parties to reduce...
Heating Degree Day (HDD)
What is 'Heating Degree Day - HDD' The number of degrees that a day's average temperature is below 65oFahrenheit (18o Celsius), the...
Headline Risk
What is 'Headline Risk' The possibility that a news story will adversely affect a stock's price. Headline risk can also impact the...
Ifo Business Climate Survey
What is 'Ifo Business Climate Survey' A key monthly survey that measures the business climate in Germany. It is widely followed as...
Natural Capital
DefinitionNatural capital is the world's stock of natural resources, which includes geology, soils, air, water and all living organisms. Some natural capital assets provide...
Offering Circular
Definition
An offering memorandum or offering circular is a type of prospectus for a bond or other security. Sometimes, this is also referred to as...
Abatement Costs
What is 'Abatement Cost' A cost borne by many businesses for the removal and/or reduction of an undesirable item that they have...
Above Ground Risk
What is 'Above Ground Risk' Non-quantifiable risks that can adversely affect a project or investment. Above ground risk is generally used in...
Abatement
What is 'Abatement' Abatement is a reduction in the level of taxation faced by an individual or company. Examples of an abatement...
Above Water
What is 'Above Water' 1. Refers to the condition of a company's asset when its actual value is higher than the book...