SILK

Silk is a natural fiber derived from the cocoons of silkworms, which wrap themselves in a protein that forms a continuous thread up to 1 mile in length. Most commercially produced silk is obtained from the silkworms of the domesticated variety Bombyx Mori, which feed on the leaves of mulberry trees. To prevent the silkworms […]

SILT

Sedimentary particles smaller than sand particles, but larger than clay particles.

SILTATION

Deposition of finely divided soil and rock particles upon the bottom of stream and river beds and in reservoirs.

SILTSTONE

An indurated silt having the texture and composition of shale but lacking its fine lamination.

SILVICULTURAL SYSTEM

Process of tending, harvesting, and replacing forest trees, which results in the production of forests with distinct compositions. Systems are classified according to the method of harvest cutting used for stand reproduction.

SIMPLIFIED ESTIMATION METHODOLOGIES

Rough, upper-bound methods for estimating emissions. Approved methodologies in the GRP that are not found in Part III, Appendix D or annexes of the GRP or those that meet The Registry’s definition of Industry Best Practices are not Simplified Estimation Methods (SEMs). SEMs may be used to calculate emissions from one or more sources, for […]

SIMPLIFIED ESTIMATION METHODS

(SEMs) Rough, upper-bound methods for estimating emissions. Members may use SEMs for any combination of emission sources and/or gases, provided that corresponding emissions do not exceed 10% of the CO2 e sum of reported Scope 1, Scope 2, combustion-based direct biogenic emissions and combustion-based indirect biogenic emissions associated with consumed energy. The higher Scope 2 […]

SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (SFR)

A Single Family Residence (SFR) is a property designed for the use and occupancy of one family group, as opposed to a multi-unit residence. Sometimes referred to as single family dwelling (SFD.)

SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY RESOLUTION (SPE)

A bank adopts a single point of entry resolution strategy if it plans for the resolution authority in its home jurisdiction to bail in debt and recapitalise a single parent company, leaving operating subsidiaries (often in other jurisdictions) to continue unaffected. This approach is required under US law, and allows any international wholesale-focused bank to […]