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Climate targets, transition & carbon claims · Core

Target year

Also called: end year

ELI5

The year by which a climate target is intended to be achieved.

Used in conversation

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

Pitch context

You will see “Target year” 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.