Reduction Actions
The Actions section in scoped helps you plan, track, and visualize your emissions reduction pathway. Define targets, add planned actions, model scenarios, and monitor your trajectory toward your climate goals.
Action Plan
The action plan is organized as a Kanban board with three columns:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Planned | Actions that have been identified but not yet started |
| In Progress | Actions currently being implemented |
| Completed | Actions that have been finished |
You can drag and drop actions between columns as their status changes. Each action card shows the action name, expected reduction, timeline, and current status.
Adding Actions
There are two ways to add actions to your plan:
From the Action Library
The Action Library sidebar provides a curated set of pre-built action templates organized by category. Templates include:
- Typical reduction potential (percentage or absolute)
- Applicable scopes and categories
- Implementation guidance
Browse the library, select a template, and customize it for your organization.
Custom Actions
If none of the templates fit, you can create a custom action from scratch:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Name of the action |
| Category | Which emission category this action targets |
| Start year | When implementation begins |
| End year | When the action reaches full effect |
| Scale | Implementation scale (0–100%) — how broadly the action is applied |
| Custom reduction | Expected emissions reduction (tCO₂e per year) |
| Notes | Implementation details, responsible team, budget, etc. |
Action Visibility
Each action can be marked as public or private:
- Public actions are visible on your Public Widget (if enabled)
- Private actions are only visible to your organization
Targets
Targets define your emissions reduction goals. Navigate to Actions → Trajectory to set and manage targets.
Target Types
scoped supports three target-setting methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Absolute Reduction | Reduce total emissions by a fixed percentage from the base year |
| Intensity-Based | Reduce emissions relative to a business metric (e.g., tCO₂e per EUR revenue) |
| SBTi-Aligned | Target aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative methodology |
Target Configuration
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Base year | The reference year for the target |
| Target year | The year by which the target should be achieved |
| Scopes covered | Which scopes the target applies to (Scope 1, 2, 3, or a combination) |
| Reduction percentage | The target reduction from the base year |
| Baseline emissions | Total emissions in the base year (calculated automatically) |
| Target emissions | The allowed emissions in the target year |
| Standard | The standard this target follows (e.g., SBTi, GHG Protocol) |
You can set multiple targets — for example, a near-term SBTi target for Scope 1 & 2, and a separate long-term target that includes Scope 3.
Emissions Trajectory
The Trajectory view shows how your emissions are projected to change over time, based on your current actions and targets.
What the Chart Shows
- Baseline — Your base year emissions (the starting point)
- Business-as-usual (BAU) — Projected emissions if no actions are taken
- Planned trajectory — Projected emissions after applying all planned and in-progress actions
- Target line — Your reduction target
- Action wedges — The contribution of each individual action to the overall reduction
Gap to Target
scoped calculates the gap between your planned trajectory and your target. This helps you understand:
- Whether your current actions are sufficient to meet your target
- How much additional reduction is needed
- Which time periods need the most attention
On-Track Indicator
A clear indicator shows whether your organization is on track to meet its target based on the current action plan. This same indicator is shown on the Public Widget if enabled.
Scenarios
You can model different reduction scenarios by adjusting:
- Which actions are included or excluded
- The scale of each action (e.g., 50% vs 100% implementation)
- The timeline (start and end years)
This allows you to compare pathways — for example, an "ambitious" scenario versus a "conservative" one — and communicate trade-offs to stakeholders.
Next Steps
- Public Widget — Share your action plan and trajectory publicly
- Reporting & Exports — Include targets and actions in your compliance reports
- Core Concepts — Understand base years and intensity metrics