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Climate targets, transition & carbon claims · Core

Intensity target

Also called: emissions-intensity target

ELI5

A target to reduce emissions per unit of output, revenue or another denominator.

Used in conversation

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

Pitch context

You will see “Intensity 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.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.