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Climate targets, transition & carbon claims · Core

Paris alignment

Also called: Paris-aligned

ELI5

Claimed consistency with the goals or pathways of the Paris Agreement, requiring defined methodology.

Used in conversation

“Can we state who receives the right created by paris alignment, and when it applies?”

Pitch context

You will see “Paris alignment” 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.