News & Events

Explore our latest press releases, blog posts and events for expert analysis, the latest SBTi developments and to learn how to get involved.

News

25 Feb 2021 Understand the methods for science-based climate action The Science Based Targets initiative's methodological decisions are constantly evolving (based on science and best practices) to reduce global CO2 emissions.

26 Jan 2021 330+ target-setting firms reduce emissions by a quarter in five years since Paris Agreement Analysis of 338 companies (including Enel, Mastercard and Tesco) shows companies with ambitious science-based targets (SBTs) are delivering on Paris-aligned ambition, with emissions reductions at scale

19 Jan 2021 NEW: E-learning Course on Science-Based Targets The new UN Global Compact Academy E-learning Course on Science-Based Targets will guide you in the process of setting a science-based target in support of a net-zero future.

Blog

11 Dec 2020 Speaking up: The imperative of corporate climate advocacy Corporations have a critical role to play in boosting political ambition to the level so urgently needed. Politicians need to see that the private sector is ready for – and asking for – 1.5°C-aligned policy.

07 Dec 2020 Five years of progress; a decade of action ahead It’s five years since the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) was formed and the landmark Paris Agreement signed. Corporate and government ambition for a net-zero, 1.5°C future is ramping up, but the race to zero has only just begun.

08 Oct 2020 The new normal: 1,000 companies are now setting science-based climate targets Nearly five years after the Paris Agreement, and amidst the major disruptions and urgent challenges of COVID-19, we’ve welcomed the 1,000th company to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).