Science based targets

 
13 Nov 2023

Calculating and measuring land-based emissions: 10 questions to help you set a FLAG SBT

Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) sectors generate roughly 22% of annual GHG emissions globally. As the need for climate action becomes increasingly urgent, it is critical that these emissions be addressed. EcoAct experts, Zander Dale and Arnaud Ripoll answer some commonly asked questions on FLAG emissions. FLAG is terminology used by the Science-Based Targets initiative ...
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10 Nov 2022

Science-based targets for financial institutions: Three reasons to act

As discussions continue at COP27, pressure is growing on financial leaders step up their efforts to decarbonise and lead the net-zero transition. EcoAct experts, Hamish Stewart, Catherine Chisem and Luke Chater explain why financial institutions should start with science-based targets in order to deliver on net-zero commitments. Last year at COP26, world leaders championed the ...
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1 Jul 2022

Science-based targets – what, why and how?

There is an urgent need for rapid climate action if we are to reach net-zero by 2050 and as a result, the movement for science-based targets (SBTs) has continued to gather pace. 2021 marked a year of significant growth for science-based targets with the Science-Based Target initiative finding that companies committing science-based targets now represent ...
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5 Mar 2021

Important update on SBTs for Covid-impacted businesses

The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on many businesses around the world. Covid-impacted businesses have struggled to deal with major disruptions, lockdowns and uncertainty has made it a difficult time for many. Despite this, we are pleased to see that prioritising climate action and the setting of ambitious net zero targets actually increased, ...
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22 Jul 2020

Frequently asked questions about science based targets

Science-based targets (SBTs) are ambitious emissions reductions targets that are aligned to scientific consensus on limiting global warming to relative safe levels. These targets are a vital step on the journey to Net Zero, which will require rapid decarbonisation. During our recent SBT webinar , we received many questions about setting SBTs and how to make ...
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8 Jul 2020

How to set and meet a science-based target with confidence

Are you thinking about setting a science-based target (SBT) but unsure what you need to do and whether it is a feasible commitment? Have you already set one but are now grappling with how to realise your future climate ambitions? Setting targets is a process that will require engagement from multiple departments within your business. ...
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2 Oct 2019

Inspiring change: positive stories in sustainability

The headline news from our Sustainability Reporting Performance reports this year was that corporate action on climate change is simply not happening fast enough. While this is sadly true, the purpose of our research is not to simply cast another cloud over the climate crisis. The objective is really to recognise the action that is ...
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21 Feb 2019

SBTi announce important updates for science-based targets

Following the IPCC Special Report on 1.5°C released last October, the sustainability community has been waiting to find out what this means for science-based targets. Up until now, a science-based target has been defined as one that aligns to the commitment of the Paris Agreement to limit global temperature rise to 2°C or below. However, ...
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1 Feb 2019

EcoAct Group becomes first international science-based targets partner

Global climate change solutions provider, EcoAct Group, has been confirmed as a Gold Partner for science-based targets through the CDP. CDP collaborates with the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute, and the World Wide Fund for Nature on the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) that champions science-based target setting as a powerful way to boost companies’ ...
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