Science Based Targets initiative

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Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Established2015
Website sciencebasedtargets.org

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a collaboration between the CDP (it was the Carbon Disclosure Project), the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). [1] Since 2015, more than 1,000 companies have joined the initiative to set a science-based climate target. [2]

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Organization

The Science Based Targets initiative was established in 2015 [3] to help companies to set emission reduction targets in line with climate sciences [4] and Paris Agreement goals. [5] It is funded by IKEA Foundation, Amazon, Bezos Earth Fund, We Mean Business coalition, Rockefeller Brothers Fund and UPS Foundation. [6] In October 2021, SBTi developed and launched the world's first net zero standard, providing the framework and tools for companies to set science-based net zero targets and limit global temperature rise above pre-industrial levels to 1.5 °C. [7] [8] Best practice as identified by SBTi is for companies to adopt transition plans covering scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, set out short-term milestones, ensure effective board-level governance and link executive compensation to the company's adopted milestones. [3]

Sector-specific guidance

SBTi developed separate sector-specific methodologies, frameworks and requirements for different industries. As of December 2021, guidance is available for: [ citation needed ]

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