Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures–Metrics and Targets

Environmental

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Climate Change

June 1, 2023

Disclose the metrics and targets used to assess and manage relevant climate-related risks and opportunities where such information is material.

Recommended Disclosures

a) Disclose the metrics used by the company to assess climate- related risks and opportunities in line with its strategy and risk management process.

b) Disclose Scope 1, Scope 2, and, if appropriate, Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and the related risks.

c) Describe the targets used by the company to manage climate-related risks and opportunities and performance against targets.

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