Net zero pathway — interim targets, residual emissions, neutralization.
A credible net zero pathway requires more than a 2050 target. SBTi’s Net Zero Standard requires near-term (5-10 year) interim targets, long-term (2050) decarbonization targets, residual emissions calculation, and a defined neutralization approach. Othello prepares the bilingual net zero pathway documentation.
What net zero actually means under SBTi
SBTi’s Net Zero Standard defines net zero as at least 90% decarbonization of Scope 1, 2, and material Scope 3 emissions by the target year, with the residual 10% or less neutralized through permanent carbon removal. Carbon offsets (avoided emissions) do not count toward the 90% threshold.
Near-term and long-term targets
The credible net zero pathway has two SBTi-validated targets: a near-term target (5-10 years) and a long-term target (typically 2050). The near-term target carries the operational and capital-allocation weight in the near term; the long-term target signals the trajectory.
Othello prepares the bilingual disclosure for both targets, the interim trajectory, and the annual progress reporting structure.
The residual 10%
Neutralization of residual emissions requires permanent carbon removal — not avoidance offsets. The current credible removal pathways include direct air capture with storage, bioenergy with carbon capture, mineralization, and high-permanence nature-based removals. The neutralization strategy must be disclosed and the underlying credit registry must be auditable.
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