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15 Sep 2020 Science Based Targets initiative launches process to develop first science-based global standard for corporate net-zero targets Science Based Targets initiative launches process to develop first science-based global standard for corporate net-zero targets 15 September 2020, LONDON and WASHINGTON DC The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has today launched a process to develop the first science-based global standard for corporate net-zero target setting, to ensure that companies’ net-zero targets translate into action…

09 Jul 2020 Over 150 global corporations urge world leaders for net-zero recovery from COVID-19 155 companies — with a combined market capitalization of over US$ 2.4 trillion and representing over 5 million employees — have signed a statement urging governments around the world to align their COVID-19 economic aid and recovery efforts with the latest climate science.

11 Dec 2019 At COP 25, corporate climate movement grows exponentially as new companies announce plans to align with a 1.5°C future At COP 25, corporate climate movement grows exponentially as new companies announce plans to align with a 1.5°C future The following is a joint press release from the United Nations Global Compact, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the We Mean Business coalition. 177 companies commit to set 1.5°C-aligned science-based targets across their operations…

04 Dec 2019 Companies with more greenhouse gas emissions than France and Spain combined reducing emissions by 35%, in line with the Paris Agreement Companies with more greenhouse gas emissions than France and Spain combined reducing emissions by 35%, in line with the Paris Agreement New report reveals that by meeting their science-based targets, 285 companies will eliminate 265 million metric tons of emissions from their operations, equivalent to closing 68 coal-fired power plants. MADRID (December 4,…

27 Nov 2019 ADVISORY: At COP25, Companies and NGOs to Reveal Progress on Science-Based Corporate Climate Action ADVISORY: At COP25, Companies and NGOs to Reveal Progress on Science-Based Corporate Climate Action ADVISORY - November 27, 2019 At COP25, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) will release a report that provides the first-ever assessment of the initiative's impact in driving ambitious corporate climate action across the globe since its launch in 2015. The report…

22 Sep 2019 87 major companies lead the way towards a 1.5°C future at UN Climate Action Summit The following is a joint press release from the United Nations Global Compact, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the We Mean Business coalition 87 major companies lead the way towards a 1.5°C future at UN Climate Action Summit Companies announce plans to set more ambitious emissions reduction targets, challenging Governments to…