The SBTi Seeks Experts to Support the Timber and Wood Fiber Pathway Revision Project
24th Mar 2025
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is updating its timber and wood fiber pathway, included in the Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) Target-Setting Tool. To support this effort, the SBTi is seeking a technical partner and subject-matter experts to support the next phase of corporate climate action in the forestry sector.
Forestry can play a key role in combating the climate crisis. The revision of the timber and wood fiber pathway will help companies across the forest and paper products sector - and those reliant on wood-derived products - to set ambitious science-based targets to reduce land-based emissions associated with forestry production. Alongside updating the pathway to set near-term targets covering this sector’s emissions, the SBTi will also introduce a new long-term target-setting method.
This revision aligns with industry feedback, which is essential to shaping our standards and guidance. By refining and developing these pathways, the SBTi aims to equip businesses with the resources to accelerate their decarbonization efforts and contribute to a net-zero global economy.
The project will follow a rigorous and transparent process in line with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Development of SBTi Standards. The Terms of Reference and Project Summary outline the project’s plan and key milestones.
Contribute your expertise
Become a technical partner
The SBTi is looking for a technical partner to play a key supporting role in this revision process, providing expertise in research, data analysis and resource development.
Independent contractors, academic institutions, and consultancy firms with expertise in greenhouse gas accounting, forestry emissions, land-use data analysis, and climate target-setting methodologies are encouraged to apply to this role. Read the Request for Proposals for detailed information on the project requirements and submit your application by Monday, April 14, 2025.
Join the expert working group
The SBTi is also calling for experts from corporates, financial institutions, academia, research, non-profit, civil society, impacted communities by climate breakdown and multilateral organizations to apply to join the expert working group (EWG) for this project. Applicants should have expert knowledge in global climate change mitigation within the forestry sector and forest products value chains.
EWG members provide technical advice over the project’s duration. This volunteer advisory role helps to inform the revision of a practical and ambitious pathway. Applications are assessed through an evaluation of relevant experience and qualifications. Potential conflicts of interest will also be evaluated as part of the recruitment process. Experts are invited to apply by completing this form no later than Monday, April 21, 2025. If you cannot access Google Forms, please email us on flag@sciencebasedtargets.org with the subject ‘TWF pathway EWG application'.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the forestry industry and corporate climate leadership. By becoming a technical partner or an EWG member, you will help empower businesses with the tools they need to lead the transformation to a sustainable and nature-positive future.
For further inquiries, contact flag@sciencebasedtargets.org or visit the FLAG sector page. To share feedback on SBTi FLAG resources or the Timber and Wood Fiber Pathway Revision Project, use this form.
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