GHG removals and storage

Unit : Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e)

Indicator : Carbon sequestration and storage

Metric Type : Response

Frameworks alignment notes

E1-7 ref 56. GHG removals and storage resulting from projects it may have developed in its own operations, or contributed to in its upstream and downstream value chain
Target 8

Target example

[Company name] commits to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by [target year], in line with the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard. This includes reducing absolute emissions and using high-integrity removals only for residual emissions.

Target Source: WBCSD target template

Sector

Built Environment

Value chain stage

Manufacturing Use End of Life

Metric assessment

Relevance: High

Feasibility: Low

Related Actions

Switch to renewable energy sources and cleaner alternative fuels

Switch to renewable energy sources and cleaner alternative fuels

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

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Built Environment

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Set time-bound, science-based GHG reduction targets that are externally verified and aligned with climate goals

Set time-bound, science-based GHG reduction targets that are externally verified and aligned with climate goals

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Reduce GHG emissions from transportation and distribution

Reduce GHG emissions from transportation and distribution

Description

Value chain stage

Use

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

E.g., electric trucks, hydrogen ships/barges.

Invest in building and site resilience

Invest in building and site resilience

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

E.g., thermal comfort with natural shading, green roofs for passive heating and cooling.

Optimize local energy reuse from waste product incineration

Optimize local energy reuse from waste product incineration

Description

Value chain stage

End of Life

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

Coming soon

Improve operational and energy efficiency

Improve operational and energy efficiency

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Built Environment

How the action applies

E.g., prioritize energy efficiency of equipment such as combined heat and power systems, and recovery boilers.

Raw Materials
Built Environment

Coming soon