Resource library
Explore our resources for companies developing science-based targets and for stakeholders interested in our research and technical work. If you can't find what you're looking for, please see our FAQs or get in touch.
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SBTi Glossary
The SBTi Glossary provides a list of terms and definitions, and of acronyms used in the SBTi's technical resources.
SBTi Getting Started Guide
A quick, simple, step-by-step flow chart that allows companies to understand how to set near-term and net-zero science-based targets for their specific situation.
SBTi Corporate Near-Term Criteria
The criteria companies' targets must meet in order to be approved as science-based by the SBTi.
SBTi Corporate Near-Term Tool
Use the SBTi target setting tool to model targets in line with SBTi approved criteria and methods.
The Science-Based Target Setting Tool includes 1.5°C SDA pathways and will continue to be updated as more 1.5°C SDA pathways become available. The current tool also provides updated scope 3 target setting methods (absolute contraction, physical intensity, and economic intensity).
SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard Criteria
The Net-Zero Standard Criteria include all criteria that must be met for net-zero target(s) to be validated by the SBTi. This document also includes recommendations which are important for transparency and best practice but are not required.
SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard
The SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard (also referred to as the Net-Zero Standard) provides guidance, criteria, and recommendations to support corporates in setting net-zero targets through the SBTi.
Corporate Net-Zero tool
The Corporate Net-Zero tool to calculate long-term SBTs in line with the Net-Zero Standard.
Testimonials
In 2017, we became the first company globally to set new, science-based targets in line with the 1.5 degree trajectory recommended in the Paris Climate Accord. Jason Tarry Tesco UK and ROI CEO
