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ROEn is an acronym that may refer to several concepts across different domains, and there is no universally standardized definition. In sustainability and corporate reporting, ROEn is sometimes used to denote Return on Environmental Net, a metric intended to express environmental benefits per unit of investment. This concept is analogous to financial return on investment but centers on ecological outcomes rather than monetary gains. A ROEn calculation typically defines net environmental benefits—such as reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, energy and water savings, waste diversion, and biodiversity gains—and divides this figure by an associated capital or operating cost. Because methods vary, ROEn approaches differ among organizations; practitioners are advised to specify the scope, measurement methods, monetization assumptions, and to perform sensitivity analyses.

In energy analysis, ROEn can also refer to Return on Energy Net, a related idea sometimes discussed as an extension of the energy return on energy invested (EROI). In this usage, ROEn emphasizes the net energy yield per unit of energy input and is often invoked in discussions of energy policy and resource efficiency.

A less common usage appears in information technology contexts where ROEn may stand for terms such as Read-Only Embedded Network, though such meanings are highly context dependent and not widely standardized.

Limitations of ROEn concepts include inconsistent definitions, difficulties in comparing projects, and potential bias in selecting which environmental benefits to include. When used, ROEn should be reported with a clear scope, explicit definitions, data sources, and uncertainty analyses to support transparent assessment.