Mitigation Hierarchy

What is the Mitigation Hierarchy?

Stages of the Mitigation Hierarchy:

1. Avoid: Prioritise activities and strategies that avoid emissions
2. Reduce: Focus on reducing absolute emissions within operations and the supply chain
3. Offset: Compensate for unavoidable emissions through quality carbon credits, focusing on removal projects

Importance of the Mitigation Hierarchy for Net Zero:

• The mitigation hierarchy is critical in guiding businesses towards efficient and effective climate plans.
• It emphasises reducing emissions, especially Scope 3 emissions, as a primary goal for businesses in their Net Zero transition.

Challenges and Considerations:

• Balancing Different Steps: Successfully implementing the mitigation hierarchy requires balancing various strategies to achieve a comprehensive approach to emissions reduction.
• Quality of Carbon Credits: When compensating for emissions, the quality of carbon credits is vital to ensure genuine climate benefits.