April 04, 2025

Base year 

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A designated reference year against which an organisation measures changes in its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. In carbon accounting, a base year is used to track progress in reducing Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions over time. The selection of a base year is critical for ensuring comparability and accountability in sustainability reporting. 

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