Science-based targets

Targets and Reporting

Science-based targets

Science-based targets (SBTs) are emission reductions targets aligned with the rate of decarbonisation required by science to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.

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Science-based targets

In 2018, the intergovernmental panel on climate change (IPCC) released a report highlighting the importance of keeping global warming to 1.5°C in order to limit the catastrophic impacts of climate change.

SBTs are near-term and long-term emission reduction targets that are aligned to the level of decarbonisation required to meet this objective.

Developing ambitious and meaningful carbon emission reduction targets is now a pivotal part of a corporate sustainability strategy and transition planning.

SBTs are long-term emission reduction targets that are aligned to the level of decarbonisation required to meet this objective. Developing ambitious and meaningful carbon emission reduction targets is now becoming a pivotal part of corporate sustainability strategy.

How we can help with setting science-based targets

 
Find out our approach to set and meet science based targets.

Feasibility assessment

Setting ambitious emissions reduction targets needs to be backed by a robust assessment of feasibility. We have developed our own Carbon Reduction and Feasibility Tool (CRaFT) to assist with this assessment process.

 

Making the business case

Our assessment process can help you to gain the all-important buy-in to commit to SBTs. We can also help demonstrate the reputational benefits and the value of targets set with scientific rigour.

 
Achieving SBTi validation The Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)

Setting your targets

Gathering the data. Tackling the challenges of Scope 3. Calculating accurate and achievable reduction targets following recognised cross-sector or sector specific approaches. We can help with all of these.

 
Science-based targets

Achieving SBTi validation

The Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) is the body that assesses and validates SBTs. We can support you through this process and guide you to recognition for your targets.

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We're proud to have supported ATOS in defining their low-carbon targets and gaining approval of their science-based target by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).

Arnaud Doré, Group Nature and Technology Based Solutions Director, EcoAct France

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5 steps to setting a science-based target and meeting it

Do you know how to set a science-based target? Our factsheet on the 5 steps to setting and meeting a science-based target will show you how to align your carbon reduction targets with the rate of decarbonisation required by science to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. Learn how to assess the feasibility of your target, the recommended approaches and the stages of calculating an SBT.

 

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