Science Based Targets initiative

Attention companies preparing to submit or developing targets! Before you submit, make sure to review the Criteria Assessment Indicators (CAI) document. This helpful resource provides insight into how science-based targets are assessed for conformity with SBTi criteria. It brings together all the key near-term, net-zero, and sector-specific criteria, and explains the minimum documentation needed to ensure your targets are aligned. Using the CAI will make the target-setting process much more efficient, as it will help you understand exactly what is needed to make your submission a success. Take the time to review— it will save you time and effort down the line! https://lnkd.in/eKPmgukf #SBTi #sciencebasedtargets?

Have questions about setting targets against buildings-related emissions? We’ve compiled the most frequently-asked questions into one useful document, covering everything from the applicability of criteria to how companies can estimate data when it’s not readily available. Example questions:? ? 1) How does the release of the SBTi Buildings Criteria affect companies that have active commitments to set science-based near-term and/or net-zero targets? 2) I have non-buildings and buildings-related emissions, how should I set targets? Do we need to use both the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard and Buildings Criteria? 3) What is the best way to estimate energy consumption for new buildings without data? With this document, buildings sector businesses are better equipped than ever to set science-based targets. Download the Buildings Criteria FAQ below and head over to our website to learn more about science-based targets in the built environment: https://lnkd.in/eAFwiQF5 #builtenvironment #SBTi #sciencebasedtargets

We're proud to partner with Climate Action for Associations to empower industry associations and their members in setting science-based targets and advancing global climate goals. This collaboration is a major step in in our mission to make science-based corporate climate action the norm. Learn more below:

Our target dashboard has been updated! There are now more than 7,345 organizations with validated science-based targets, and over 10,248 with targets or commitments to set them. Congratulations to all of these organizations for their commitment to robust, credible action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions! Head to our website for more information about the targets and commitments of all organizations setting science-based targets. https://lnkd.in/etyRUpAN #sciencebasedtargets #netzero #climateaction

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Did you know that companies setting science-based targets using the SBTi Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) Guidance must commit to halting deforestation by the end of 2025? Tackling deforestation is one of the most important actions companies can take to address land-use-related emissions and mitigate climate change. Deforestation doesn’t just mean losing trees, it means destroying one of the planet's most effective tools for storing carbon, while disrupting ecosystems and jeopardizing our chances of stopping catastrophic global heating. In this blog, SBTi FLAG Associate Lucine Courthaudon dives into why addressing deforestation is essential for preventing climate breakdown, what the SBTi FLAG Guidance means for companies, and how businesses can step up to the challenge. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/etxk_BGQ Want to learn more? Check out our FLAG Guidance in Brief, which provides an introduction to the guidance, key steps to set FLAG targets and further insights on the no-deforestation commitment: https://lnkd.in/eUwDrXZ9 #FLAG #Deforestation #SBTi #sciencebasedtargets

Thousands of ambitious businesses are demonstrating essential leadership in the transformation to a net-zero economy. Companies with validated science-based targets are taking voluntary action to drive change and paving the way for future regulation. These trailblazers are proving that setting science-based targets is both possible and necessary for building a sustainable future. As they lead the charge, they’re not only taking steps to reduce emissions—they’re seizing growth opportunities, attracting investment, earning trust and ensuring that they remain competitive in a rapidly changing world. We applaud the over 7,300 companies and financial institutions that have set science-based targets. Will you join them? Head over to our services website to learn more and set a target today: https://lnkd.in/eBgXuifi #SBTi #sciencebasedtargets #netzero

New resources to support buildings sector businesses to set science-based targets! It is now a requirement for some companies planning to set science-based targets to adopt the Buildings Sector Target-Setting Criteria. Businesses affected include: -Companies and financial institutions with significant buildings-related scope 1, 2 and 3 (categories 1-14) emissions. -Financial institutions with buildings-related financed scope 3 category 15 emissions. These businesses have two helpful resources to support them. 1) We’ve listened to your questions surrounding the Buildings Criteria and compiled a new FAQ to answer them. It covers everything from the applicability of the criteria to how companies can estimate data when it’s not readily available. 2) The Buildings Criteria in Brief provides an overview of the key points in the SBTi Buildings Criteria. We recommend reading this document if you are taking the first steps towards setting targets against buildings-related emissions. Learn more about these two helpful documents and get an overview of our work in the buildings sector in this blog from SBTi Head of Buildings, Ayla Din?ay. https://lnkd.in/ej-t-bnP #BuiltEnvironment #sciencebasedtargets #buildings

Our target dashboard has been updated! There are now more than 7,315 organizations with validated science-based targets, and over 10,210 with targets or commitments to set them. Congratulations to all of these organizations for their commitment to robust, credible action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions! Head to our website for more information about the targets and commitments of all organizations setting science-based targets. https://lnkd.in/etyRUpAN #sciencebasedtargets #netzero #climateaction

Can a net-zero economy drive economic growth, job creation, and innovation? This report from CBI (Confederation of British Industry) shows the UK’s strides towards net-zero have already provided substantial benefits. The report, titled “The Future is Green: The economic opportunities brought by the UK’s net-zero economy” found: 1) The net-zero economy has grown by 10.1% since 2023, becoming a major economic force. 2) In 2024, 22,800 net-zero businesses contributed ￡28.8 billion to the UK economy. 3) These businesses support 273,000 full-time jobs, surpassing employment in the telecommunications industry. 4) Including supply chain activities, the net-zero sector’s economic impact rose to ￡83.1 billion, supporting nearly 951,000 jobs (2.9% of total UK employment). 5) Net-zero jobs are 40% more productive and offer wages 15% higher than national averages. This report highlights the importance of a clear path to net-zero, which is why we're revising our Corporate Net-Zero Standard to align with the latest climate science—helping businesses drive similar economic benefits in markets around the world. Read CBI’s full report here: https://lnkd.in/eJW2Ek4D Companies looking to set net-zero targets should do so following version one of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard, found here: https://lnkd.in/eGGmXj35 #NetZero #SustainableGrowth #ClimateAction #GreenEconomy