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Climate targets, transition & carbon claims · Working

Climate neutral

Also called: climate neutrality

ELI5

A broader neutrality claim concerning climate effects, whose methodology must be stated.

Used in conversation

“Can we separate the target for climate neutral from measured performance?”

Pitch context

You will see “Climate neutral” 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.