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The Science Based Targets initiative has released an updated draft of its Automotive Sector Net-Zero Standard for a second public consultation running from 3 February to 22 March 2026. The revised dra…
11 Jun 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative has reached a milestone of 10,000 companies globally with validated science-based targets, collectively representing more than 40% of global market capitalisation.…
11 Jun 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative has been approved as an ISEAL Community Member, a global membership organisation that defines and promotes good practices for sustainability standards systems. Sim…
11 Jun 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative has launched a pilot programme for its draft Power Sector Net-Zero Standard, inviting companies across power generation, transmission, distribution, storage, tradi…
11 Jun 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative has published the Chemical Sector Pathways and Implementation Criteria, providing the chemicals industry with science-based decarbonisation trajectories and target…
11 Jun 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative has opened applications for companies to pilot test a revised timber and wood fiber pathway included in the FLAG Target-Setting Tool, with applications open until …
11 Jun 2026
A new global report from the Science Based Targets initiative finds that 91% of companies with validated science-based targets report overall positive business impacts, with benefits spanning strategi…
11 Jun 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative has opened a 30-day public consultation on five proposed updates to its Forest, Land and Agriculture criteria, with the consultation open until 6 November 2025. Th…
11 Jun 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative has launched the world's first register of certified science-based target-setting experts, alongside a new e-learning platform called the SBTi Academy. Experts gai…
11 Jun 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative has issued a Request for Proposals for a technical partner to support its Buildings Interoperability and Performance Frameworks Project. The project will examine h…
11 Jun 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative is calling on companies with climate targets validated more than two years ago to share their experiences through a short survey. Responses will contribute to an u…
11 Jun 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative has released its draft Power Sector Net-Zero Standard for stakeholder feedback, targeting companies involved in power generation, transmission, distribution, stora…
11 Jun 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative is inviting automakers and auto parts manufacturers to pilot test its draft Automotive Sector Net-Zero Standard, offering companies an opportunity to shape the fra…
11 Jun 2026
The number of companies setting both near-term and net-zero science-based targets grew 227 percent between end-2023 and end of Q2 2025, according to the SBTi Trend Tracker published in August 2025. As…
11 Jun 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative has released the Mandatory Five Year Review Guidance and an updated Commitment and Target Statuses document to support companies in meeting their five-year target …
11 Jun 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative launched a two-phase pilot test of its draft Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2 in June 2025, inviting companies of all sizes and regions to participate. The pilot sur…
11 Jun 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative has opened applications for a technical partner and expert working group members to support the revision of its Timber and Wood Fibre emissions pathway, with appli…
11 Jun 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative released the first draft of its revised Corporate Net-Zero Standard for public consultation on 18 March 2025, with the feedback window running until 1 June 2025. T…
11 Jun 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative issued a call in May 2024 for technical experts from industry, finance, academia and civil society to join Expert Advisory Groups for new Automotive and Power Sect…
11 Jun 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative and Climate Action for Associations have announced a partnership to advance science-based target adoption through the global trade association sector. The collabor…
11 Jun 2026
SBTi Services Limited, the wholly owned target validation subsidiary of the Science Based Targets initiative, appointed three experienced non-executive directors to its board effective 17 February 202…
11 Jun 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative announced in February 2025 that it will establish Expert Working Groups across five key topics to gather additional stakeholder feedback on the revision of its Cor…
11 Jun 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative named David Kennedy as its new CEO in January 2025, following an extensive global recruitment process. Kennedy, previously a partner at EY and founding Chief Execu…
11 Jun 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative opened applications for chemicals companies to participate in pilot testing of its Chemicals Sector Target-Setting Criteria and Tool in December 2024, with a submi…
11 Jun 2026
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