Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) Business Guide 2026
Businesses are under growing pressure to prove their sustainability commitments with measurable climate action rather than broad environmental claims. Investors are evaluating ESG performance more closely, multinational customers are assessing supplier emissions, and regulators worldwide are increasing expectations around climate transparency. As a result, businesses can no longer rely on broad sustainability claims without clear, science-backed targets. Many organizations announce carbon reduction goals, but struggle to determine whether those targets are realistic, measurable or aligned with global climate expectations. This is where the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) certification becomes important. SBTi provides businesses with a structured framework for setting greenhouse gas reduction targets aligned with climate science and global net-zero objectives. As climate expectations continue to evolve, businesses need sustainability strategies that are measurable, credib...