Glossary of Terms

it involves the inspection of an organization, in this aspect, a TVET institution to assess the total environmental impact of an organization, or of particular, a product or process.
Source: Colombo Plan Staff College, 2018

refer to the adoption of measures that promote resources management efficiency and site sustainability while minimizing the negative impact of building on human health and the environment

Source: IRR of Green Jobs Act of 2016 (RA 10771), DOLE DO No. 180, s.2017

refers to a community that is planned, built, or modified to promote sustainable living, focusing on environmental and economic sustainability, urban infrastructure, and social equity.
Source: Wikipedia, 2018

refers to one which is low-carbon and resource-efficient, and results in the generation of green jobs and in improved human wellbeing and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities

Source: Philippine Green Jobs Act of 2016 (RA No. 10771)

refer to goods and services that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources, and may include research and development, installation and maintenance services

Source: IRR of Green Jobs Act of 2016 (RA 10771), DOLE DO No. 180, s. 2017

is broadly defined as the extent to which the assumptions, values, symbols, and artifacts of the organization/ institution reflected a desire or need to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Source: The Greening of Organizational Culture, The Journal of Organizational Change Management, 2002 as cited in TESDA Circular No. 58 s. 2018

refers to the broadly defined extent to which assumptions, values, symbols, and artifacts of the organization/ institution reflect a desire or need to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner

Source: The Greening of Organizational Culture, The Journal of Organizational Change Management. 2002, as cited in TESDA Circular No. 032, s. 2024

refers to employment that contributes to preserving or restoring the quality of the environment, be it in the agriculture, industry, or services sector. Specifically, but not exclusively, this includes jobs that help to protect ecosystems and biodiversity, reduce energy, materials and water consumption through high-efficiency strategies, decarbonize the economy, and minimize or altogether avoid the generation of all forms of waste and pollution.   Green jobs are decent jobs that are productive, respect the rights of workers, deliver a fair income, provide security in the workplace and social protection for families, and promote social dialogue.

Source: Philippine Green Jobs Act of 2016 (RA 10771) are defined as jobs that reduce the environmental impact of enterprises and economic sectors, ultimately to levels that are sustainable. This definition covers work in agriculture, industry, services, and administration that contributes to preserving or restoring the quality of the environment while also meeting the criteria for decent work - adequate wages, safe conditions, workers' right, social dialog, and social protection. It also covers activities related to both mitigation and adaption to climate change.
Source: ILO/CEDEFOP 2011

refers to a documented strategy of the organization in terms of its actions relating to the environment; includes the need for an approach to compliance with regulations.

Source: The Handbook of Research on Green ICT, London School of Economics, 2011

refers to research, development, and innovation that directly or indirectly contributes to the green transition of society - specific solutions and technologies as well as basic knowledge

Source: Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science. (2023), as cited in TESDA Circular No. 032, s. 2024