Reduction targets without scientific underpinning leave you vulnerable to greenwashing accusations, sceptical customers and critical investors.

SBTi provides an independent validation framework: climate targets aligned with internationally recognised reduction pathways – aimed at limiting warming to 1.5°C or well below 2°C, depending on the type of target –reported transparently and tracked annually.

A growing number of major customers, retailers and public procurers expect SBTi targets from their suppliers. An SBTi commitment is increasingly becoming a commercial requirement.

We work in four steps:

1. Baseline and scope analysis - We start from your existing CO₂ footprint and assess the quality of the data. Where necessary, we strengthen the measurement basis for scope 1 and 2 and relevant scope 3 categories.
2. Target-setting framework – We determine which SBTi framework applies (near-term, net-zero or sector-specific), we calculate the required reduction pathways, analyse the gap with your current emissions profile, and test feasibility against your business model.
3. Validation preparation – We guide you through the full validation procedure, from public commitment on the SBTi website to submission of targets via the Validation Portal. We ensure that the documentation is methodologically robust and ready to pass the review process.
4. Internal embedding – Validated targets only have value when translated into policy and investment decisions. We help you embed them in your climate strategy and reporting processes – including the progress reporting that SBTi requires.

SBTi targets provide the compass. To achieve them, these are the logical next steps:

• ‍Decarbonisation roadmap – From reduction target to a phased action plan with a business case for each measure.‍
• CO₂ footprinting – No robust measurement basis yet? We build that first.‍
• Sustainability reporting and CSRD – SBTi targets as part of a complete CSRD report.‍