Absolute Emissions Target
An absolute emissions target commits an organisation to reducing its total greenhouse gas emissions by a specific amount or percentage from a base year, regardless of changes in business size or output.
What is Absolute Emissions Target?
Absolute targets are the gold standard for climate commitments because they guarantee an actual reduction in emissions released into the atmosphere. An absolute target of “42% reduction by 2030 from a 2020 base year” means total emissions must fall to 58% of the base year figure, regardless of business growth. The SBTi requires absolute targets for Scope 1 and 2, and encourages them for Scope 3. Intensity targets are also accepted but do not guarantee absolute reductions if the business grows.
Practical Examples
A company sets an SBTi-validated absolute target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2020 base year.
A growing company achieves its absolute target by combining energy efficiency, renewable energy, and fleet electrification, despite a 25% increase in revenue.
How Climatise Helps
Climatise tracks your absolute emissions against your base year, showing progress towards targets and projecting whether you are on track to meet them.
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