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    What is SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative)?

    A partnership between CDP, UN Global Compact, WRI, and WWF that helps companies set emission reduction targets aligned with climate science. SBTi validates corporate net zero commitments and science-based targets.

    Why it matters

    SBTi validation gives targets external credibility. Committing to SBTi also requires Scope 3 measurement for companies where value chain emissions exceed 40% of total, which drives demand for carbon data from suppliers throughout the chain.

    Example

    A SaaS company with 200 employees commits to SBTi's SME route, setting near-term targets to halve Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. The streamlined process takes six weeks from application to validation.

    Related terms

    Net Zero

    Achieving a balance between greenhouse gas emissions produced and emissions removed from the atmosphere. Net zero requires deep emission reductions across Scope 1, 2, and 3, with residual emissions addressed through carbon removal rather than offsets.

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