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Insurance Specialist Support for SBTi Financial Institutions Net-Zero Standard Implementation
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is seeking proposals from qualified insurance specialists or consulting firms to provide expert guidance and support for the effective implementation of its Financial Institutions Net-Zero Standard, with a specific focus on the unique challenges and opportunities within the insurance sector. This engagement aims to enhance the clarity, applicability, and adoptability of the Standard for insurance companies globally, ensuring robust, science-aligned climate target setting.
The selected insurance specialist will work closely with the SBTi team to provide expertise and support across the following key areas:
- Deep dive analysis of the Financial Institutions Net-Zero Standard applicability to insurance underwriting
- Guidance document development
- Stakeholder engagement and consultation support
- Capacity building and training material development
- Development of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) framework covering insurance underwriting and other financial activities
The SBTi will consider all qualified candidates, including but not limited to independent contractors, academic institutions and consultancy firms.
The project is expected to take place from January to June 2026, with a budget of $100,000.
Proposals must be submitted by midnight Pacific Time on January 5, 2026.
All clarification questions should be sent to financialinstitutions@sciencebasedtargets.org by December 22, 2025.
