T1: Net Zero Targets

Maximum Score

Not scored

Prefill

Eligible

Validation

Evidence not required

2026 Updates

None

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Does the entity have a GHG emissions reduction target aligned with Net Zero?

Assessment Instructions

Intent: What is the purpose of this indicator?

The intent of this indicator is to assess whether the entity has a GHG emissions reduction target aligned with Net Zero.

Net Zero targets are considered a key part of an entity’s decarbonization strategy. They can strengthen investor confidence regarding the entity’s decarbonization strategy and guide the entity in its transition to a low-carbon economy. This indicator provides an opportunity for the entity to indicate the existence of a Net Zero target and collects additional information on understanding the target’s underlying characteristics and the methodology used to set them.

Input: How do I complete this indicator?

Select Yes or No: If selecting 'Yes', then the following subsections must be completed to detail the characteristics of the target:

• Baseline year: Participants can select a baseline year from 2000 onwards.

• End year: This is the end date for the Net Zero target. The end year must range between 2020 and 2050.

• Target scope: Select the emissions scope of your target (scope 1+2, scope 1+2 + scope 3).

• Framework: List the frameworks to which the Net Zero target is aligned.

• Interim target (%): Participants can include an interim reduction target ranging from 0 to 100%. The reported figure should relate to the % of emissions reduced compared to the baseline, not the % of emissions remaining.

• Interim year: This is the year for the interim target.

• Third-party target validation: The target has been reviewed in a structured and consistent manner by an independent third party.

• Public availability of target: List whether the target is publicly available. If so, providing a hyperlink is mandatory.

Terminology

Net Zero

Net zero means cutting greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible, with any remaining emissions re-absorbed from the atmosphere.

Science-based target

Science-based targets provide a clearly-defined pathway for companies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, helping prevent the worst impacts of climate change and future-proof business growth. Targets are considered ‘science-based’ if they are in line with what the latest climate science deems necessary to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Validation: What evidence is required?

Evidence not required.

Scoring

This indicator is not scored.

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References

Net Zero

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