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19 Jan 2021 NEW: E-learning Course on Science-Based Targets The new UN Global Compact Academy E-learning Course on Science-Based Targets will guide you in the process of setting a science-based target in support of a net-zero future.

20 Oct 2020 Announcement: Temporary suspension of target validations The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) will be closed from December 7 - January 11. Target validations will not take place during this time.

01 Oct 2020 First opportunity for banks to receive stamp of approval on science-based climate targets New science-based target validation now available to help financial players align their lending and investments with the Paris Agreement. 55 institutions already committed.

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…