SBTi targets: Threshold changes from April 2026
In April 2026 the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) made one of their most significant changes to near-term SBTi targets by adjusting the actual reduction rates that companies need to meet. This change has largely gone under the radar as it came about from a ‘non-substantive’ revision to the SBTi Corporate Near-Term Criteria (version 5.3.1). While the criteria didn’t change – scope 1 and 2 targets still need to be, “consistent with the level of decarbonization required t
SBTi Net Zero Standard: Raising the bar
The Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) has published the second draft of their revision to the Corporate Net Zero Standard . While it’s not final, it is in its latter stages. This is likely the last public consultation opportunity, which is crucial because this latest version raises the bar considerably. If you want to share your feedback, please do so by 12th December 2025 . Key changes in the Corporate SBTi Net Zero Standard In terms of the proposed changes, several wi
Open CEDA: A game changer for scope 3 emission factors
The importance of accurate scope 3 emission factors Scope 3 emissions (as defined by the GHG Protocol ) are the indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that primarily arise from your supply chain. They are often the hardest GHG emissions to measure. This difficulty stems not from a lack of knowledge about your supply chain, but from the challenge of finding accurate, relevant, and consistent emission factors. Many consultants rely on the freely available US EPA emission facto