Module

Decarbonisation Targets

Set, validate and govern science-based emissions reduction targets covering Scope 1, 2 and material Scope 3.

Module details

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ExpertStage: Enterprise

Roles

  • Sustainability Head
  • CFO Sponsor
  • Operations Head

Outcomes

  • Approved near-term and long-term targets aligned to climate science
  • Capital and operational plans consistent with the target trajectory

Workflow

  1. 1.Establish base year inventory using GHG Protocol
  2. 2.Define target boundary and long-term ambition
  3. 3.Model abatement levers and capital plan
  4. 4.Submit for target validation and disclose annually

Evidence

Evidence

Common failures

  • Targets set without Scope 3 materiality assessment
  • Progress tracked outside financial planning cycle

Escalation

  • Trajectory drift beyond tolerance → board-level review and plan reset

KPIs

  • Scope 1 + 2 absolute reduction vs base year
  • % material Scope 3 categories with a plan

Official sources

  • GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard

    Reference standard for corporate greenhouse gas accounting, defining organisational and operational boundaries and the Scope 1/2/3 model.

    World Resources Institute / WBCSD · Implementation guidance · Jurisdiction: Global · Applies to: Companies preparing organisation-level greenhouse gas inventories (Scope 1, 2 and 3).

  • Science Based Targets initiative — Corporate Net-Zero Standard

    Framework for setting, validating and disclosing corporate net-zero targets consistent with the latest climate science.

    Science Based Targets initiative · Voluntary standard · Jurisdiction: Global · Applies to: Companies setting near-term and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets aligned to 1.5°C.

  • EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles

    Official EU policy framework for sustainable and circular textiles, including ecodesign, digital product passport and extended producer responsibility directions.

    European Commission — DG Environment · Law / Regulation · Jurisdiction: EU · Applies to: Textile products placed on the EU market and their value chains.

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Author: Sanjeewa Dehiwalage · Reviewed:
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