The Science Based Targets initiative

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a non-profit organization based in San Francisco, California, with a team of 216 employees. The organization focuses on empowering companies and financial institutions around the globe to take meaningful action against climate change. SBTi provides a framework for businesses to establish science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. These targets align with the global effort to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius, ideally 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels. The organization develops and maintains standards, tools, and guidance to facilitate this process, ultimately helping companies contribute to net-zero emissions by 2050. SBTi distinguishes itself through its collaborative approach, partnering with reputable organizations like CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, the We Mean Business Coalition, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). This collaboration strengthens the impact of SBTi's work and fosters a global movement towards sustainable practices. For more information on setting science-based targets and joining the climate action movement, please visit the SBTi website at sciencebasedtargets.org.