The IPCC 1.5°C report and what it means for science-based targets
The IPCC 1.5°C report and what it means for science-based targets The next ten years will be crucial to limit global temperature rise. The IPCC’s Special Report sends a clear message: rapidly decarbonize the global economy to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. By the Science Based Targets initiative Holding global temperature rise below…
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October 8, 2018
13 Sep
2018
Surge in global business embracing climate science to navigate low-carbon transition
Nearly three years on from the landmark Paris Agreement and with time running out before greenhouse gas emissions must peak, 2018 has seen an unprecedented rise in the number of companies committing to reduce their emissions in line with the levels required to prevent dangerous global warming.
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September 13, 2018
10 Jul
2018
At least half of products and services to be low carbon in ten years, say majority of businesses with Paris-aligned climate commitments
At least half of products and services to be low carbon in ten years, say majority of businesses with Paris-aligned climate commitments 1 in 5 executives with science-based emissions reduction goals expect 100% of their company’s products and services to be low carbon by 2028; Environment seen as the second biggest factor influencing business growth…
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July 10, 2018
Six business benefits of setting science-based targets
Science-based targets are undeniably good for the planet. But a new survey* of SBTi companies confirms that science-based targets are good for business, too. Here are six benefits a company can expect to see from setting a science-based target:
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July 9, 2018
How can companies address their scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions?
In order to keep global temperature increase to well-below 2⁰C and meet the goals laid out in the Paris Agreement, everyone needs to take bold action to reduce their share of emissions and do so as soon as possible.
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May 25, 2018
Science-based targets go mainstream with 100 approved targets
Today, companies including Electrolux and L’Oréal have joined some of the world’s best-known corporations blazing a trail to a low-carbon future. In total, some 103 companies now have science-based targets validated by the initiative’s team of experts.
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April 17, 2018