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Climate targets, transition & carbon claims · Core

Transition pathway

Also called: decarbonisation pathway

ELI5

A sequence or model of changes needed to reach a climate objective.

Used in conversation

“Which standard and reporting period govern transition pathway?”

Pitch context

You will see “Transition pathway” 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.