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Climate targets, transition & carbon claims · Working

Temperature alignment

Also called: implied temperature rise

ELI5

Assessment of whether a target or portfolio is consistent with a warming pathway.

Used in conversation

“State the boundary and evidence behind temperature alignment before publishing the claim.”

Pitch context

You will see “Temperature 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.