Science-Based Targets initiative proposes major changes to Corporate Net Zero Standard

Michael Holder
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New consultation proposes scrapping rigid, top-down emissions reduction targets for corporate value chains in favour of revenue and purchasing-based goals

Guidance requiring companies to set overarching emissions reduction goals for their entire value chains could be replaced by recommendations that businesses undertake more specific interventions to curb...

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