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Near-term Target Submission Form

The official SBTi science-based target submission submission form, to be completed and submitted to begin the target validation process. We encourage companies to review the submission form while in the target development stage.

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Net-Zero Target Submission Form

The official SBTi net-zero submission form, to be completed and submitted to begin the target validation process. Companies must complete both parts of the form.

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Target Update Submission Form

The official SBTi science-based target update submission form. The form is to be completed and submitted to update an existing validated science-based target.

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FLAG Near-Term Submission Form

The official SBTi science-based target submission submission form, to be completed and submitted to begin the target validation process, and the additional Annex required for Forest, Land and Agriculture targets.

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Steel Near-Term Target Submission

The official SBTi science-based target submission submission form, to be completed and submitted to begin the target validation process, and the additional Annex for iron- and steelmakers.

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Near-term Target Submission Form for Financial Institutions

The official SBTi science-based target submission submission form for financial institutions, to be completed and submitted to begin the target validation process. We encourage companies to review the submission form while in the target development stage.

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Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Target Setting System

Companies who are classified as a Small or Medium Enterprise (SME) use a streamlined process to set near-term or net-zero targets in line with climate science and bypass the Commitment stage. Commit and select your targets by completing and submitting the SME Target Setting Form in the SME Target Setting System.

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Target Validation Application Checklist for SMEs

The checklist was designed to provide SMEs and consultancies submitting targets to the SBTi with a quick reference to understand if they are ready to present a full SME submission form to the SBTi for target validation.

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Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) FAQ

Questions on the SME streamlined route for setting near-term or net-zero targets? Review the dedicated SME FAQ document for more information.

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Target Validation Protocol

Your guide to the target validation process. To be used in conjunction with other key resources, the target validation protocol walks you through the target setting process, how your target will be assessed and sector-specific requirement.

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SBTi Criteria

This is the latest version (5.1) of the criteria companies' targets must meet in order to be approved as science-based by the SBTi.

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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.

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SBTi Corporate Manual

Your detailed step-by-step guide to the process of setting a science-based target through the SBTi.

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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