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

Near-term target

Also called: short-term climate target

ELI5

A target covering relatively short- or medium-term emissions reductions.

Used in conversation

“Which standard and reporting period govern near-term target?”

Pitch context

You will see “Near-term 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.