Definition
IPCC — UN body that publishes the authoritative scientific assessment of climate change.
The IPCC, founded in 1988, doesn't conduct research itself — it synthesises peer-reviewed climate science from thousands of authors and reviewers. Its Assessment Reports (AR1–AR6) underpin the Paris Agreement and most national climate policy.
When a brand cites a 1.5°C target, a 50%-by-2030 reduction, or a "science-based" pathway, the underlying scenarios come from IPCC working groups.
UN body that publishes the authoritative scientific assessment of climate change.
This term is not, by itself, proof of a certified product. Its meaning may depend on a technical definition, local rules or the boundaries of a particular claim.
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| Check | Action | Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Ask what the term means in this claim | Technical concepts and marketing promises are different |
| Boundary | Identify materials, locations and stages covered | A claim about one component cannot describe the whole lifecycle |
| Evidence | Request methods, assumptions and dated supporting documents | A claim can need evidence without having a dedicated certifier |
UN body that publishes the authoritative scientific assessment of climate change.
Ask what the term means in this claim. Identify materials, locations and stages covered. Request methods, assumptions and dated supporting documents.