About us
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a corporate climate action organization that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis.
Who we are
We're one of the world’s fastest-growing voluntary corporate climate initiatives, trusted by over 11,000 companies and financial institutions worldwide.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is registered as a charity in England and Wales, and has a subsidiary, SBTi Services Limited, which delivers target validation services. We were initially founded as a collaboration between CDP, United Nations Global Compact, We Mean Business Coalition, World Resources Institute (WRI), and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
What we do
We develop the standards, tools, and guidance which enable companies and financial institutions worldwide to take credible, science-based climate action. Our resources are free for any organization to use via our website; companies and financial institutions that use them to set greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets can then have these targets validated through SBTi Services. Companies with validated targets, or which have committed to set them, are listed on our Target Dashboard.
Standards, Tools & Guidance: Clear frameworks for setting near-term and net-zero targets, from our flagship Corporate Net-Zero Standard and Financial Institutions Net-Zero Standard to specialized guidance and sector standards for high-impact industries including forestry, land and agriculture (FLAG), buildings, steel, and cement.
Validation Services: Robust verification through SBTi Services, giving stakeholders confidence in targets that clearly lay out by how much and how fast businesses need to decarbonize. Our methodologies and resources are developed following a robust process, ensuring continuous improvement aligned with evolving climate science and business practices.
Setting science-based targets is entirely voluntary, allowing companies to demonstrate leadership, manage risks, and capitalize on net-zero opportunities.
Our approach
- Science-driven. We translate climate research into practical frameworks that businesses can follow, ensuring corporate action aligns with what's needed to reach net-zero by 2050 at latest.
- Business-informed. Our standards, tools and guidance recognize that effective climate action must work within diverse business contexts – from startups to multinationals, across all sectors and regions.
- Trusted validation. Our subsidiary, SBTi Services provides verification that gives stakeholders confidence in corporate climate targets.
Our track record
Since our founding:
- 9,000+ companies with validated targets representing billions in revenue and millions of tonnes of emissions.
- 2,800+ companies which have committed to set targets across a full range of sectors and regions.
- Global recognition as the gold standard for science-based climate targets.
OUR PURPOSE & PRINCIPLES
Our mission
To drive science-based climate action in the corporate sector consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C.
Our vision
By 2050, the world will have transitioned towards a net-zero and equitable economy that serves the needs of the population within the limits of the planet.
Our values
- Collaboration — Impact through shared learning and collective action.
- Respect — Recognizing diverse industries and contexts.
- Integrity — Scientific rigor with practical guidance.
- Accountability — Delivering credible emissions reductions and business value.
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