Overview

Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI) gives companies a clear roadmap to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, tackling climate change and future-proofing business growth. It helps businesses set emissions reduction targets grounded in climate science. Its goal is to ensure companies align their carbon reduction strategies with the Paris Agreement, aiming to limit global warming to well below 2°C, with efforts to stay within 1.5°C.

Target

Companies, financial institutions, and SMEs.

Intended Impact

To mobilize corporate and private sector action and leadership in climate action through science-based guidance across industries.

Implication for Heath&Beauty Industry

The STBi is helpful for what comes after reporting, which is the reduction aspect of environmental impact management. It can align brands, labs, suppliers, and retailers with growing consumer demand for climate-conscious products, strengthen resilience against future regulatory pressures, and contribute to global climate action and industry leadership. The STBi offers sector-specific guidance and reviews company reduction targets to ensure they meet scientific criteria.

Timeline

2015 STBi originates as a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
2023 SBTi incrporate as a charity, and whenwhe4k+ comapnies setting science based emissions reductions targets.

How to Engage

By collaborating with the SBTi, businesses demonstrate their commitment to tackling climate change in a credible, measurable, and impactful way.

Measure carbon footprint

Commit to Science-Based Targets

Implement Emission-Reduction Strategies