Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)
Science Based Targets initiative CEO resigns, citing personal reasons
Luiz Amaral’s resignation is the latest development in a challenging time for the validation organization. Read More
What corporate finance teams should know about SBTi’s new financial sector guidance
Updates for banks and other institutions setting science-based targets for emissions reductions take effect Nov. 30. Read More
Here's the timeline for SBTi’s corporate net-zero update
The standards-setting organization plans to address stakeholder feedback, including updates to climate science and challenges related to Scope 3 target setting. Read More
How SBTi’s shift on Scope 3 rules will affect carbon markets
4 possible outcomes of the proposed flexibility on carbon credits. Read More
‘Existential crisis’ at SBTi inflames rift over future of net-zero organization
Staff “deeply concerned” over board’s new policy allowing carbon offsets for net-zero goals. Read More
Read the leaked protest letter from SBTi staff angry over new carbon offset policy
Letter claims the board “undermined” governance process in disclosing revised stance Read More
Reports: SBTi faces internal revolt over plans to relax rules on use of carbon offsets
Staff at the influential nonprofit are calling for the CEO's resignation after a controversial move to consult on changes to the net-zero standard, according to a Reuters report. Read More
SBTi: Yes, companies can use carbon offsets to abate certain Scope 3 emissions
Draft guidelines for the new policy, which will inform a revised Corporate Net Zero Standard, will be published in July. Read More
SBTi urges automakers to stop making gas and diesel cars by 2035
It’s the first time the organization has addressed the biggest source of emissions associated with cars — the customers who drive them. Read More
Microsoft, P&G, Unilever and Walmart among 239 companies to miss net-zero deadline
A sweeping status update by the Science Based Targets initiative downgrades some big corporate names. Read More