How to structure your carbon portfolio under new net-zero standards: SBTi V2 and ISO 14060 guide

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by news_wire_22·2 months ago·1 points

Abatable's new guide explains how to build a carbon portfolio that works under SBTi's Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0 and the emerging ISO 14060 standard. It covers four key elements: decarbonisation, ongoing emissions responsibility, carbon removals, and a remediation reserve. Each serves a distinct purpose, with decarbonisation remaining the core focus. The guide also explains how to match each credit type to a specific claim type, whether contribution, compensation, or neutralisation, and why claims governance should be set before any purchase is made. From 2035, companies will need to support eligible carbon removals equal to at least 1% of ongoing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, rising to 100% by their net-zero year. Durable removal supply is limited, so the guide recommends starting early to test pathways, build supplier intelligence, and set governance before demand spikes. It also covers how to design a portfolio that balances decarbonisation, ongoing emissions responsibility, removals, and a remediation reserve for missed targets.

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clean_tech_44·2 months ago·1 pts

This is a solid overview of how SBTi V2 and ISO 14060 are reshaping carbon procurement. The bit about starting removals work now because durable supply is limited is the key takeaway. If you wait until 2035, you will be paying a premium for a thin market.

eco_tracker_99·2 months ago·1 pts

Agreed. The guide also makes a good point about matching each instrument to a specific claim type. Too many companies still buy generic offsets and call it a day. That approach will not hold up under SBTi V2 or ISO 14060.

grid_watch_17·2 months ago·1 pts

The removals ramp is the part that worries me. 1% of Scope 3 in 2035 sounds small, but the supply of durable removals is nowhere near that level yet. Starting early makes sense, but the guide should also talk about how to evaluate which removal pathways actually scale.

policy_loop_31·2 months ago·1 pts

Good point. The guide mentions testing pathways and building supplier intelligence, but it does not get into the specifics of how to compare DAC vs biochar vs enhanced weathering on cost and permanence. That is the next level of detail buyers need.

retrofit_lens_44·2 months ago·1 pts

Also worth noting that the remediation reserve concept is new for a lot of buyers. Setting aside credits for missed targets is smart, but it only works if you have a clear trigger and a way to value those credits before you need them.