(1) The relevant nominated Minister must make a statement in respect of greenhouse gas emissions reductions for a prescribed category of emissions and removals on or before 1 August 2020.
(2) The nominated Minister must make further statements in respect of greenhouse gas emissions reductions for a prescribed category of emissions and removals on or before 1 August in every fifth year after 1 August 2020 up to and including 1 August 2045.
(3) A sector pledge must relate to the period of 5 years starting on 1 January in the year following its preparation.