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Apr 29 2026 The SBTi updates the Absolute Contraction Approach to improve consistency and implementation, while maintaining net-zero ambition The Science Based Targets initiative has updated the Absolute Contraction Approach (ACA).

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City green sky

Apr 09 2026 Corporate climate target-setting up 40% in 2025, with Asia emerging as a centre of gravity New data shows sustained growth in science-based and net-zero targets through 2025, leading to 10,000 companies with validated targets globally in January 2026.

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Mar 19 2026 The SBTi publishes an updated version of its Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) Guidance The update focuses on strengthening clarity and consistency for companies setting FLAG science-based targets.

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May 21 2026 SBTi’s 2026-2030 strategy: From ambition-setter to transformation partner The SBTi launches its new strategy, setting out how it will evolve from ambition-setter to transformation partner—supporting companies to set science-based targets and turn them into real-world results.

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May 19 2026 New resources for financial institutions pursuing climate leadership Howard Shih, Financial Standards Lead at the SBTi, walks through two new resources designed to help financial institutions get started on setting science-based targets.

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Farm mountain 1

Mar 19 2026 What companies need to know: SBTi updates the Forest, Land and Agriculture Target-Setting Guidance and the GHG Protocol’s Land Sector & Removals Standard Together, these developments strengthen clarity and consistency for companies setting forest, land and agriculture science-based targets. Karl Downey, Head of Sector Standards, walks through key changes to the Science Based Targets initiative’s Forest, Land and Agriculture Target-Setting Guidance, including what they mean in practice for companies.