Glossary

Place of events, workplace in office or manufacturing hall

Japanese: “go and see”. In the figurative sense, this means leaving the desk and looking at things yourself and not trusting any reports.

Japanese: “the facts”.

Prestigious award in Germany that honors companies, cities, communities and individuals for outstanding achievements in the field of sustainability

Governance refers to the framework and rules by which organizations are directed and controlled.

Approach aimed at designing environmentally friendly and resource-efficient chemical processes and products.

The Green Factory combines environmentally friendly, resource-efficient, and socially responsible production in a sustainable factory concept.

Areas or sites that are intended for the construction of plants, factories or infrastructure projects.

Greenfield planning involves the complete design of a new site without any existing structural constraints.

Guardrails are guiding boundaries that define the framework for decisions and processes within organizations.