The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) is a global
initiative focused on drawing attention to the economic benefits of
biodiversity including the growing cost of biodiversity loss and
ecosystem degradation. http://www.teebweb.org (TEEB)
THG (GHG in English)
German abbreviation for Greenhouse Gas, a gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation.
Tier 1
Tier 1 denotes the first upstream stage of the value chain, manufacturing of the product.
Tier 2
Tier 2 denotes the second upstream stage of the value chain, manufacturing of raw materials.