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Climate targets, transition & carbon claims · Core

Emissions-reduction target

Also called: GHG target

ELI5

A target to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions against a defined baseline.

Used in conversation

“Which standard and reporting period govern emissions-reduction target?”

Pitch context

You will see “Emissions-reduction target” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches climate targets, transition & carbon claims.

Why it matters: In climate targets, transition & carbon claims, the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence can materially change the claim.

Caution

State the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence; standards, regulation and assurance requirements vary.

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Sources & evidence · 3

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