Summary
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a collaborative programme providing companies with a defined pathway to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science. The main website serves as the primary reference point for corporate target-setting methodology, sector-specific guidance, and validation processes. For the food and agriculture sector, SBTi offers tailored frameworks addressing the complexity of land use, livestock, and supply chain emissions.
UK applicability
Directly applicable to UK food businesses seeking to align their climate commitments with internationally recognised standards; the SBTi framework is increasingly referenced in UK corporate sustainability reporting and is relevant to supply chain due diligence expectations under emerging UK policy.
Key measures
Corporate greenhouse gas emissions targets; alignment with 1.5°C and well-below 2°C pathways; Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions boundaries
Outcomes reported
The SBTi website sets out the framework, criteria, and guidance for companies to set emissions reduction targets aligned with climate science and Paris Agreement goals. It provides resources for businesses across sectors, including food and agriculture, to define and validate science-based targets.
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