In October 2018 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) confirmed that we must reduce global emissions by 45% by 2030 to avoid a climate crisis.
Companies have a responsibility to respond to this clear message and commit to a zero-carbon future by setting science-based targets.
A “science-based target” is a roadmap that a company commits to in order to make cuts in its carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science.
By aligning targets with the level of de-carbonisation needed to keep global temperature rise well-below 2°C, companies can ensure their targets are meaningful and working towards avoiding the worst effects of climate change.