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Net-Zero Target

REFERENCE
E1.4.1 (optional)
CATEGORY
GHG Emissions
METRIC
Net-Zero Target
UNIT
Y / N

Definition

This metric tracks whether the company has set a date by which it plans to reach net-zero GHG emissions.

Expanded Definition

Net-zero is defined as “the balance between the amount of greenhouse gas produced and the amount removed from the atmosphere.” This metric presupposes that the company has set net-zero targets and attached a date to that goal.

For additional guidance, see the Science Based Targets initiative’s framework and verification process.