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Climate targets, transition & carbon claims · Core

Zero emissions

Also called: zero-emission

ELI5

A claim of no emissions within a precisely defined boundary.

Used in conversation

“Which standard and reporting period govern zero emissions?”

Pitch context

You will see “Zero emissions” 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.