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Residual Emissions

Definition

Residual emissions represent the emissions that cannot be completely eliminated despite implementing all available mitigation measures contemplated in pathways that limit warming to 1.5°C with no or limited overshoot. In the context of science-based targets, residual emissions refer to the company’s scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 emissions that remain once its long-term emissions reduction target has been achieved.

Additional Notes

Related to Annual unabated emissions,
Long-term science-based target,
Net-zero emissions,
Net-zero science-based target,
Neutralization,
Paris Agreement

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