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- Cooper Standard commits to a 60.83% emissions cut by 2035. Its target is validated.
Cooper Standard's near-term greenhouse gas emission reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.
- Bio-Techne Achieves Science Based Targets Validation and Reports Significant Progress Toward Climate Goals
Bio-Techne achieved Science Based Targets validation and reported significant progress in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and increasing renewable electricity use.
- What’s next: Key climate and nature standards in 2026
The article outlines upcoming updates and consultations for key climate and nature standards in 2026, covering emissions accounting, net-zero targets, circularity, and environmental management from various organizations.
- Get involved today: Your chance to help shape the next generation of SBTi Standards
The Science Based Targets initiative is transitioning its strategy to focus on implementing net-zero goals and is seeking stakeholder input to evolve its standards for practical, sector-specific application.
- Business split over whether SBTi’s new net-zero standard will boost action or dilute ambition
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) updated its Net Zero Standard to version 2.0, introducing more flexibility and new requirements for carbon removals, sparking debate over whether it will boost climate action or dilute ambition.
- The Corporate Net-Zero Standard
The Corporate Net-Zero Standard provides a science-based framework for businesses to set net-zero targets, with an updated Version 2.0 coming in 2027 to enhance implementation and decarbonization value.
- SBTi opens pilot for power sector net-zero standard
SBTi is piloting a new net-zero standard for the power sector to help companies set credible climate targets aligned with science.
- Adopting 2C threshold could triple SBTi’s influence over corporate emissions, says NBIM
NBIM warns that sticking to a 1.5°C target may limit SBTi's corporate influence and suggests adopting a 2°C threshold to boost engagement.
- SBTi Pilots New Draft Power Sector Net Zero Standard
SBTi is piloting a new Power Sector Net-Zero Standard requiring power companies to set science-based targets to phase out unabated fossil fuels and achieve net zero by 2050.
- CDR Companies Challenge SBTi Draft—Say It Could Make Net-Zero ‘Impossible’
The carbon removal industry warns that SBTi's draft net-zero standard could block permanent removals from counting toward targets, risking slower climate progress and urging revisions to support scaling.
- Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)
The initiative sets specific greenhouse gas reduction targets across operational emissions, investment portfolios, and real estate to align with climate goals by 2030.
- Procurement Learnings from SBTi’s Revised Net-Zero Standard
SBTi is updating its Corporate Net-Zero Standard to help companies set clearer, science-based climate targets with a focus on emissions across scopes and transparent progress reporting.
- SBTi Proposes More Flexible Corporate Net Zero Standard
SBTi proposed a more flexible Corporate Net-Zero Standard allowing multiple target-setting pathways and clearer rules on carbon credits to help companies align with net zero by 2050.
- Science-based climate targets boost corporate reputation, decarbonization pace: report
Companies with science-based climate targets see improved reputation, faster decarbonization, strategic benefits, and stronger investor relations.
- Corporate Climate Action
WWF collaborates with companies to drive collective climate action aiming for 50% emission cuts by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050.
- 'Greenrinsing': Firms setting and dropping net-zero targets to create revolving door for finance, says UN official
Some companies set and then drop net-zero targets to attract investment, with Scope 3 emissions posing major challenges, while global firms weaken climate commitments amid regulatory and profitability pressures.
- Science Based Targets initiative Launches New Training and Certification Platform
SBTi launched the SBTi Academy, a multi-level training and certification platform to help professionals set and implement science-based climate targets.
- Companies with climate targets have more than tripled since 2023: SBTi
The number of companies with validated science-based climate targets has more than tripled since 2023, with significant growth in Asia and industrial sectors leading target setting.
- Why is the SBTi making Automotive Net Zero Standards?
SBTi is updating net zero standards for the automotive sector to help major car manufacturers reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net zero by 2050.
- New Science Based Targets Guidance For Financial Institutions
The SBTi updated its net zero guidance for financial institutions in 2025, introducing stricter climate targets, portfolio segmentation, enhanced reporting, and a transition period until 2026 for adoption.
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