Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Corporate Standard
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Corporate Standard provides methods and criteria for companies to set greenhouse gas emission reduction targets consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Companies commit to setting near-term targets (5-10 years) and long-term targets (by 2050). Validated by SBTi. Over 9,000 companies committed worldwide. Targets cover Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Sector-specific pathways available for power, transport, steel, and other sectors.
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Framework Domains (15)
Beyond Value Chain Mitigation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| C17 | BVCM Investment |
| C18 | No Offsetting of Targets |
| C19 | BVCM Reporting |
| NZ-BV-1 | BVCM Investments |
| NZ-BV-2 | High-Quality Carbon Credits |
| NZ-BV-3 | Transparency and Reporting |
Commitment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SBTI-1 | Commitment to Science Based Targets |
Communications
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SBTI-15 | Avoidance of Misleading Claims |
Disclosure
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SBTI-11 | Annual Emissions Disclosure |
| SBTI-12 | Progress Against Targets |
| SBTI-20 | Independent Assurance Recommendation |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SBTI-18 | Internal Governance and Accountability |
Implementation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SBTI-17 | Supplier Engagement Strategy |
Inventory
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SBTI-2 | Greenhouse Gas Inventory Boundary |
| SBTI-3 | Base Year Selection and Inventory |
| SBTI-4 | Scope 1 Direct Emissions Coverage |
| SBTI-5 | Scope 2 Indirect Energy Emissions |
| SBTI-6 | Scope 3 Materiality Screening |
Long-Term Targets
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| C10 | Long-Term Target Year |
| C11 | Long-Term Emission Reductions |
| C12 | Residual Emission Neutralization |
Maintenance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SBTI-13 | Target Recalculation Policy |
| SBTI-14 | Target Review Every Five Years |
Near-Term Targets
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| C6 | Near-Term Target Timeframe |
| C7 | Near-Term Ambition (1.5C) |
| C8 | Absolute or Intensity Approach |
| C9 | Base Year Requirements |
Target Boundary and Coverage
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| C1 | Organizational Boundary |
| C2 | GHG Coverage |
| C3 | Scope 1 and 2 Coverage |
| C4 | Scope 3 Screening |
| C5 | Scope 3 Target Threshold |
Target Recalculation and Reporting
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| C13 | Target Recalculation |
| C14 | Annual GHG Inventory Disclosure |
| C15 | Annual Progress Reporting |
| C16 | Target Validity Period |
Target Setting
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SBTI-16 | Use of Offsets in Target Achievement |
| SBTI-19 | Financial Institutions Sector Requirements |
| SBTI-7 | Near-Term Target Ambition |
| SBTI-8 | Scope 3 Target Coverage Thresholds |
| SBTI-9 | Methodology Selection for Targets |
Target Setting
Science-based target requirements
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SBTI-16 | Use of Offsets in Target Achievement |
| SBTI-19 | Financial Institutions Sector Requirements |
| SBTI-7 | Near-Term Target Ambition |
| SBTI-8 | Scope 3 Target Coverage Thresholds |
| SBTI-9 | Methodology Selection for Targets |
Validation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SBTI-10 | SBTi Validation Submission |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Corporate Standard?
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Corporate Standard is a compliance framework from International (SBTi) with 15 domains and 42 controls. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Corporate Standard provides methods and criteria for companies to set greenhouse gas emission reduction targets consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Companies commit to setting near-term targets (5-10 years) and long-term targets (by 2050). Validated by SBTi. Over 9,000 companies committed worldwide. Targets cover Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Sector-specific pathways available for power, transport, steel, and other sectors. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Corporate Standard have?
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Corporate Standard has 42 controls organised across 15 domains. The largest domains are Beyond Value Chain Mitigation (6 controls), Inventory (5 controls), Target Boundary and Coverage (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Corporate Standard map to?
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Corporate Standard maps to 432 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EU Taxonomy Regulation (Regulation 2020/852) (12% coverage), EU Taxonomy Regulation (12% coverage), ISO 14064 — Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Verification (Parts 1-3) (12% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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