Jan 19 2026 The technical governance behind the SBTi and how to join the Technical Council Strong, independent technical governance is foundational to the credibility of any standard-setting organization. This blog outlines how the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is governed, how its governance model supports rigor, transparency, and independent decision making, and invites qualified experts to apply to join the SBTi’s Technical Council.
Dec 11 2025 Forging the next chapter: SBTi releases new guidance for five-year target reviews McKenna Smith, Managing Director of SBTi Services, introduces new resources to help companies meet the requirement to review their science-based targets every five years, and outlines how these target reviews will be reflected on the SBTi Target Dashboard.
Dec 09 2025 Ten business benefits of science-based targets Science-based targets are designed to drive deep and rapid decarbonization in line with science. New research from the SBTi shows that their benefits can be far reaching in areas like strategy and competitiveness.
Nov 06 2025 What’s next for net-zero: an updated draft of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2 The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released a revised draft of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2 for a second public consultation—the next step in the revision process for SBTi’s flagship Standard.
Oct 28 2025 Near-term and net-zero: Understanding the SBTi’s frameworks for financial institutions Learn how the Financial Institutions Near-Term Criteria and the Financial Institutions Net-Zero Standard are interconnected, as well as the key differences between the two target-setting frameworks.
Sept 29 2025 Financial Institutions Net-Zero Jargon Buster The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has launched its first Financial Institutions Net-Zero Standard, introducing innovative target-setting approaches for the sector to leverage its enabling role to drive real-world decarbonization. In this blog, we break down key terminology from the Standard to help financial institutions navigate their net-zero transformation with confidence and clarity.
