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Climate targets, transition & carbon claims · Working

Marginal abatement cost

Also called: MAC

ELI5

The cost of reducing one additional unit of emissions.

Used in conversation

“State the boundary and evidence behind marginal abatement cost before publishing the claim.”

Pitch context

You will see “Marginal abatement cost” 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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