Aviation sector

Guidance for the aviation sector

Why take action?

Regulators, investors and consumers are placing increasing pressure on the sector to take action on climate change. Science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions enable companies to demonstrate concrete sustainability commitments to increasingly-conscious consumers.

How to set a target

Based on best practices for science-based target-setting, our guidance outlines the extent and speed of the emissions reductions companies must make.

The Guidance and Target Setting Tool is for passenger and cargo airlines, as well as companies that use aviation services.

Become an aviation sustainability leader by setting a science-based target:

• Download the guidance
• Download Version 2 of the target setting tool
• Commit and set a target

In addition to the aviation guidance, all businesses can use the SBTi Criteria Assessment Indicators (CAI) to understand the relevant criteria by sector or target type. The CAI consolidates all criteria across SBTi resources, providing businesses with verifiable control points to use when developing science-based targets. It also provides clear and concise descriptions of the minimum documentation required to demonstrate alignment with each criteria point.