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25 Feb 2021 Understand the methods for science-based climate action The Science Based Targets initiative's methodological decisions are constantly evolving (based on science and best practices) to reduce global CO2 emissions.

26 Jan 2021 330+ target-setting firms reduce emissions by a quarter in five years since Paris Agreement Analysis of 338 companies (including Enel, Mastercard and Tesco) shows companies with ambitious science-based targets (SBTs) are delivering on Paris-aligned ambition, with emissions reductions at scale

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…