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

Near-zero emissions

Also called: almost-zero emissions

ELI5

A very low level of emissions under a stated benchmark or pathway.

Used in conversation

“Can we separate the target for near-zero emissions from measured performance?”

Pitch context

You will see “Near-zero emissions” 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.