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Climate targets, transition & carbon claims · Working

Target validation

Also called: target approval

ELI5

Independent or programme review of whether a target meets stated criteria.

Used in conversation

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

Pitch context

You will see “Target validation” 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.