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Climate targets, transition & carbon claims · Working

Insetting

Also called: value-chain intervention

ELI5

Emissions-reduction or removal activity within a company's value chain, with definitions varying.

Used in conversation

“Which standard and reporting period govern insetting?”

Pitch context

You will see “Insetting” 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.