# NZ1: Separate Scope 3 Target

1. <mark style="color:$primary;">**Does the entity have a separate Scope 3 target(s)?**</mark>

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This question asks whether the entity has set a Scope 3 target that is distinct from its Scope 1 and Scope 2 targets. This typically applies where Scope 3 emissions are addressed through a different approach, timeframe, or level of maturity.

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Answer “**Yes**” if the entity has a clearly articulated Scope 3 target that is not combined with Scope 1 and Scope 2 targets.&#x20;

Answer “**No**” if:&#x20;

* Scope 3 emissions are included within a single combined Scope 1, 2 and material Scope 3 target; or&#x20;
* The entity has not set any specific target or commitment relating to Scope 3 emissions.&#x20;

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2. <mark style="color:$primary;">**Is the separate Scope 3 target quantitative or qualitative?**</mark>

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For those who have indicated that they have a separate Scope 3 target, this question distinguishes between Scope 3 targets that are quantitative, measured using numerical emissions outcomes and those that are qualitative, measured through action of descriptive or engagement-based metrics.

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Select “**Quantitative**” if the target specifies a numerical emissions outcome (absolute or intensity-based).&#x20;

Select “**Qualitative**” if the target focuses on actions or outcomes such as supplier engagement, procurement standards, customer engagement, or data improvement. Where a qualitative target is selected, entities may use the space provided to describe what the target covers, the timeframe to which it applies, and how progress will be assessed.&#x20;

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3. <mark style="color:$primary;">**If quantitative, what are the separate Scope 3 target base year and target year values?**</mark>

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This question is only in relation to those entities who have selected they have a separate **quantitative** Scope 3 target. It requires the entity to input information related to that target.

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Complete information relating to baseline, short- and medium-term target years and where available.

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4. <mark style="color:$primary;">**If quantitative, is the separate Scope 3 target science-based?**</mark>

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To determine whether the separate quantitative target is 'science-based.'

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Targets are considered ‘science-based’ if they align with what the latest climate science deems necessary to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.&#x20;

Answer “**Yes**” if the separate quantitative Scope 3 target meets this description, otherwise answer “**No**.”

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