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Climate targets, transition & carbon claims · Core

Target boundary

Also called: target scope

ELI5

The operations, gases and emissions scopes included in a climate target.

Used in conversation

“Compare target boundary with the same cohort and period before drawing a conclusion.”

Pitch context

You will see “Target boundary” 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.