Chemicals
With 95% of manufactured products relying on chemicals, the sector has an important role in reducing global warming. We're developing resources for companies in this sector to set science-based targets.
Science-based targets for chemicals companies
Why take action?
The chemical and petrochemical sector is responsible for one eighth of global industrial carbon emissions. Companies in this sector have a crucial role to play in limiting global warming to 1.5ºC. Committing to climate action through science-based targets will drive sustainability improvements across the value chain.
How to set a target
Leading global chemical companies have begun to set science-based targets (SBTs) that meet broad Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria.
To spur further action across the sector, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has launched an ongoing scoping project to develop sector-specific methods, to guide chemical and petrochemical companies in setting ambitious targets and begin decarbonization.
By participating in this project, your business will join climate leaders like Royal DSM and Syngenta.
- Sign up for the SBTi's Chemicals Stakeholder Advisory Group to stay up to date with project milestones
- Commit to setting a target
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If your sector is not listed here, you can still set a science-based target using our methods and resources. Consult the step-by-step guide to get started.
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