Clear Definition
Science-based criteria for what qualifies as a climate solution
Company Qualification
Framework for identifying Climate Solutions Companies
50% Threshold
Products must be 50% lower footprint than alternatives
What is a Climate Solution?
"A climate solution is a product or service that meets a need in society, contributes to the reduction of GHG emissions, and has significantly lower emissions than business-as-usual options. Production and consumption of climate solutions is compatible with the global 1.5°C ambition, and will accelerate the transition towards a net zero carbon economy."
Climate Solutions Companies
Companies where climate solutions are the core business
40% per litre target by 2030
Oat farmer engagement programme
Plant-based dairy alternatives
SEK 1.9B sustainability-linked loan
Food system transformation advocacy
100% renewable manufacturingSteelZero member; 83% low-carbon aluminiumPolestar 0 project: zero-emission car by 2030$950M green loan facilityEU 2035 ICE ban defender
Hydrogen-based steel productionGreen supply chain developmentGreen steel at scaleMajor climate investmentIndustrial decarbonization pioneer50% Lower Carbon Footprint
Carbon footprint at least 50% lower than market-weighted average footprint of products/services being replaced. Assessment made on functional-unit, full-lifecycle basis including all value chain emissions.
Net Zero Intensity Threshold
Fulfil a credible intensity threshold per functional unit for a net zero world, based on a robust taxonomy or science-based methodology.
Products must meet at least one of these criteria, plus all underlying requirements and safeguard requirements to qualify as a climate solution.
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