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Climate targets, transition & carbon claims · Core

Residual emissions

Also called: remaining emissions

ELI5

Emissions remaining after feasible reductions under the stated pathway.

Used in conversation

“Can we separate the target for residual emissions from measured performance?”

Pitch context

You will see “Residual 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.