# Individual scope 1 & 2 targets or combined?

**URL:** <https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/individual-scope-1-2-targets-or-combined/315>\
**Category:** Science Based Targets\
**Created:** [24 September 2024 13:41 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/individual-scope-1-2-targets-or-combined/315 "2024-09-24T13:41:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![Femke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7993a0/32.png) [@Femke](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/Femke)\
**Post date:** [24 September 2024 13:41 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/individual-scope-1-2-targets-or-combined/315/1 "2024-09-24T13:41:00Z")

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I got the question from a client if the reduction target for scope 1 & 2 emissions is combined or if SBTi looks if the company achieves them individually.

Because for the client, it is possible to achieve the 4,2% annual reduction for scope 1, but for scope 2 it is more difficult. They are able to achieve a total annual reduction of 4,2% of the scope 1 & 2 emissions targets can be combined. Is this allowed by SBTi?

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**Author:** ![jens.vancoppenolle](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/community.carbonaltdelete.eu/jens.vancoppenolle/32/56_2.png) [@jens.vancoppenolle](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/jens.vancoppenolle)\
**Post date:** [24 September 2024 18:57 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/individual-scope-1-2-targets-or-combined/315/2 "2024-09-24T18:57:40Z")

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Hi Femke

I believe the linear reduction for near term targets are combined on Scope 1 & 2.

Kind regards  
Jens Vancoppenolle  
Carbon Footprint & Sustainability Consultant  
Neutrologic