Set credible net zero targets with expert Science Based Targets consultancy UK. We guide you through SBTi validation, helping UK businesses align with 1.5°C climate science. Specialist support for science based targets for SMEs.
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Science Based Targets provide companies with a clearly-defined path to reduce emissions in line with Paris Agreement goals. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validates corporate emissions reduction targets against climate science.
5-10 year near-term targets
95% of Scope 1 & 2 emissions
Required if >40% of total emissions
Minimum 4.2% annual reduction
Long-term target by 2050
Submit letter to SBTi expressing intent to set science based targets
Timeline: Immediate
Work with science based targets consultancy UK to develop targets aligned with SBTi criteria
Timeline: 2-6 months
Submit targets to SBTi for official validation against science based criteria
Timeline: 30-60 days
Announce validated science based targets publicly within 6 months
Timeline: Within 6 months
Disclose emissions and track progress annually
Timeline: Annual reporting
Simplified route for companies with fewer than 500 employees
Specialized framework for banks, insurers, and asset managers
Industrial decarbonization pathways aligned with UK strategy
Property and construction sector targets
| Aspect | Science Based Targets | Carbon Neutral (PAS 2060) | Race to Zero | ISO 14001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | Emissions reduction | Net zero emissions | Halving emissions by 2030 | Environmental management |
| Validation | SBTi validation required | Third-party verification | UN-backed commitment | Certification body |
| Offsetting | Not counted toward targets | Required for neutrality | Limited use allowed | Not specified |
| Timeline | 5-10 years + net zero | Annual | 2030 & 2050 | Continuous improvement |
Official SBTi validation and corporate net-zero standard
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 1.5°C reports
Global campaign for net-zero emissions by 2050
Corporate environmental disclosure and A-list recognition
Greenhouse gas accounting and Scope 1, 2, 3 standards
Corporate climate leadership and Paris Agreement alignment
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures
Independent assessment of net-zero commitments globally
Independent carbon footprint validation and certification
Government pathway to net zero by 2050 and business guidance
World Business Council for Sustainable Development SBTi guidance
Investor engagement initiative on climate change action
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