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Ambitious corporate climate action

Lead the way to a net-zero economy, boost innovation and drive sustainable growth by setting ambitious, science-based emissions reduction targets.

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The new Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0

The SBTi’s new flagship Standard has arrived, marking the next phase of the net-zero transition—from ambition to real-world implementation.

Discover Version 2

Learn what science-based targets are, why they matter, and the steps your company needs to take to set them.

How to set science-based targets

About the SBTi

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a corporate climate action organization that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis.

We develop standards, tools and guidance which allow companies to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions targets in line with what is needed to keep global heating below catastrophic levels and reach net-zero by 2050 at latest.

Find out more about the SBTi

View businesses taking ambitious climate action

Businesses setting science-based targets demonstrate the level of ambition possible when it comes to decarbonization.

Over 12,000 businesses across regions and industries have set emissions reduction targets grounded in climate science through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

View the businesses with targets and commitments

12256 with science-based targets

14427 businesses with targets and commitments

2873 net-zero targets

Why set targets?

A 2025 report from the SBTi shows that science-based targets deliver competitive advantage—not just climate impact. Companies with validated targets reported stronger market positioning, increased investor confidence, and improved strategic cohesion.

Among the 171 companies, the reported benefits of having science-based targets included:

91% saw a positive overall impact on their business
76% experienced increased investor confidence
95% reported enhanced reputation
80% noted improved strategic cohesion
86% reported an acceleration of their pace of decarbonization

Read the full report to find out more.

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"We need bold but credible net-zero plans from companies. If you are a business leader who wants to walk the talk, I encourage you to align your company's climate strategy with what is required by science.” Mads Nipper CEO, Ørsted,

Latest News

Latest News Oct 08 2026 Financial Institutions Near-Term Criteria to continue without end date In response to company feedback and to remain aligned with the broader SBTi framework, both the Financial Institutions Net-Zero Standard and the Near-Term Criteria will be available to financial institutions without a specific end date.

Latest News Jul 30 2026 SBTi issues call for input to inform revision of Forest, Land and Agriculture Standard Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) companies should continue setting targets under the current guidance, using the innovations available in the Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2 such as the updated absolute contraction approach and the best efforts framework.

Latest News Jul 21 2026 The SBTi announces Technical Council appointments for the new term The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has completed the appointment process for the next cohort of its independent Technical Council, following an open, transparent and merit-based selection process conducted in accordance with its governance framework, internal policies and established governance best practice.