Climate targets, transition & carbon claims · Core

Interim target

Also called: intermediate target

ELI5

A milestone target before the long-term endpoint.

Used in conversation

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

Pitch context

You will see “Interim 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.