Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)
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
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
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
Science Based Targets initiative scales up, heightens focus on Scope 3 emissions
More than 4,200 companies have approved science-based targets, with thousands more applying. Read More
Why Intel has declined to participate in the Science Based Targets initiative
Intel began reducing its emissions two decades ago, but it doesn’t follow guidelines from the Science Based Targets initiative. Read More
How a more inclusive marketplace can promote low-carbon growth
Developing sector-based benchmarks for issuing carbon credits would open markets to emerging companies and mark significant progress toward Paris Agreement goals. Read More
Science-based targets for nature come for businesses
LVMH, Nestle and 15 other companies to test new science-based criteria for freshwater, land and biodiversity. Read More
What you need to know about SBTi’s new FLAG target and your company’s climate goals
Sponsored: In this guide, 3Degrees' Manager of Energy and Climate Practice, Europe, Elena Cernov, walks through the new SBTi FLAG framework to help ensure your organization can meet compliance and make meaningful progress in addressing its emissions footprint. Read More