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20 Feb 2019 Science Based Targets initiative announces major updates following IPCC Special Report on 1.5°C Science Based Targets initiative announces major updates following IPCC Special Report on 1.5°C Wednesday 20 February 2019: The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) will introduce major new updates to enable companies to set greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets consistent with the most ambitious aim of the Paris Agreement, to limit average global warming to 1.5°C by…

13 Sep 2018 Surge in global business embracing climate science to navigate low-carbon transition Nearly three years on from the landmark Paris Agreement and with time running out before greenhouse gas emissions must peak, 2018 has seen an unprecedented rise in the number of companies committing to reduce their emissions in line with the levels required to prevent dangerous global warming.

10 Jul 2018 At least half of products and services to be low carbon in ten years, say majority of businesses with Paris-aligned climate commitments At least half of products and services to be low carbon in ten years, say majority of businesses with Paris-aligned climate commitments 1 in 5 executives with science-based emissions reduction goals expect 100% of their company’s products and services to be low carbon by 2028; Environment seen as the second biggest factor influencing business growth…

17 Apr 2018 Over 100 global corporations using science-based targets to align strategies with Paris Agreement More than one hundred major global corporations are now working towards emissions reduction targets aligned with what climate science says is required to prevent dangerous global warming.

18 Sep 2017 Gap Inc., NIKE, Inc., Levi’s Among Retailers Joining Initiative to Tackle Climate Change As Climate Week begins in New York, six top apparel companies announced that they are joining the Science Based Targets initiative.

18 Sep 2017 More than 300 Companies Commit to Set Ambitious Science-Based Climate Targets, Including 50 U.S. Businesses More than 300 global companies have now committed to set emissions reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative.