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Base Year

The year against which emissions reductions or other performance changes are measured.

EcoAppraise context

Reduction claims should name the base year and explain any recalculation. A conveniently chosen base year can make progress look larger than it is.

Related terms

Interim Target; Comparative Claim; Emissions Intensity

Enforcement cases

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