Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Climate targets, transition & carbon claims · Core

Abatement

Also called: emissions abatement

ELI5

Reduction or avoidance of emissions from a source.

Used in conversation

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

Pitch context

You will see “Abatement” 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.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.