SBTi: Science Based Targets initiative

Established in 2015, the SBTi is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Its primary objective is to assist companies in setting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that are in line with the latest climate science, aiming to limit global warming to well below 2°C, preferably 1.5°C, compared to pre-industrial levels.

By providing a clear pathway for companies to reduce emissions, the SBTi ensures that corporate climate goals are both ambitious and scientifically grounded.

SBTi: Reduction targets setting the tone for future business

Even if sustainability isn’t your core driver, external pressures increasingly make climate action unavoidable. Customers, investors, and large buyers are increasingly asking for sustainability data, especially Scope 3, as part of procurement and reporting requirements. Aligning with frameworks like SBTi helps businesses stay competitive, meet rising expectations, and avoid being left behind.

Targets validated by SBTi are recognized globally, enhancing a company's reputation among stakeholders.

Committing to science-based targets can attract new business and sustainability-linked investments

SBTi aligns companies with emerging climate-related regulations.

SBTi is the standard for reduction targets

As of early 2025, more than 10,000 companies have committed to setting science-based emissions reduction targets through the SBTi. Of these, over 7,000 companies have had their targets officially validated. This marks a dramatic increase from the 4,200 companies reported at the end of 2023—showing that climate-aligned action is rapidly becoming the norm across industries and regions.

How ClimateCamp can help you get started with SBTi

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) provides companies with guidelines and tools to set credible, science-aligned climate targets. Its dashboard tracks organizations’ commitments and progress, requiring firms to share verifiable data on their emissions and disclose future climate risks.

ClimateCamp helps you prepare for this process by calculating a reliable emissions baseline across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, incorporating both secondary data and supplier-specific primary data.

The platform makes it simple to identify your hotspots, generate audit-ready reports, and structure information in line with SBTi requirements. This gives you a clear foundation to set reduction targets with confidence and demonstrate credible climate action to regulators, customers, and investors.

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