IPCC

Definition

IPCC — UN body that publishes the authoritative scientific assessment of climate change.

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  • The IPCC, founded in 1988, doesn't conduct research itself — it synthesises peer-reviewed climate science from thousands of authors and reviewers.
  • 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.

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.

How to check this before you buy

  1. 1Look for "IPCC" on the pack or the Amazon UK listing itself, not just in the brand's marketing.
  2. 2Ask whether the claim is backed by a named standard or independent body, or is just a description.
  3. 3Check whether the claim covers the exact product and size you're buying, not only the wider brand.
  4. 4Compare at least two alternatives on Pickly before deciding.

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