Science-based targets

Emissions reduction targets that match what scientists say is needed to limit warming, in line with the Paris Agreement.

They set a baseline year, a target year and a pace of reduction, and usually cover Scope 1, 2 and the main Scope 3 categories.

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Reviewed 14 October 2026. General information, not legal advice.

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