Requests for proposals

Introduction

2026 will be a critical year for the SBTi, with the launch of our updated flagship climate standard, rollout of our new theory of change and strategy, and the continued transformation of the organisation under the leadership of CEO David Kennedy, who joined in spring 2025.

We are seeking a PR/communications agency with a UK presence and global reach to support us during this exciting period.

Specific requirements

The successful bidder must be able to demonstrate its ability to:

• Provide both strategic counsel and high-quality operational delivery.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge about both climate action and business transformation trends, including but not limited to changing appetites, lexicons and emerging hot topics.
• Be comfortable working with scientific or technical content and translating it for business audiences.
• Work collaboratively and flexibly with an in-house communications function.
• Deliver excellent results against a backdrop of significant change, ambiguity and scrutiny.

We are also looking for an agency that:

• Proactively communicates with us about opportunities, potential challenges and providing strategic recommendations in real-time.
• Embeds reputation management into all campaign planning and execution.
• Is aware of and up-to-date with the wider global corporate climate agenda.
• Is focused on achieving outcomes - and ultimately, delivering impact - rather than outputs.
• Brings a spirit of curiosity and innovation, and continuous improvement, sharing fresh insights and ideas.

Timeline 

To receive the full Request for Proposals please email Luisa Pastore, Director of Communications, at luisapastore@sciencebasedtargets.org with the subject line Request for Proposals.