FLAGing land-based emissions

December 13, 2023Science Based Targets

The Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sector plays a significant role in global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, accounting for nearly a quarter of the world’s emissions. Not only is this sector contributing towards climate change, but it also faces vulnerability to climate change impacts. There is, however, a silver lining within this sector. … Read More

The Ins and Outs of science-based target setting

March 8, 2022News, Science Based Targets

The notion of science-based target setting has been gaining momentum since the inception of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in mid-2015. Science-based target setting is becoming standard business practice evidenced by over 2 500 companies participating in the SBTi. To dive into this topic, and what science-based target setting means for your business, please … Read More

Science-based Targets initiative framework for financial institutions

February 13, 2019News, Science Based Targets

As you are undoubtedly aware, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is in the process of developing a target-setting framework for financial institutions. The framework is being developed through a multi-stakeholder process to ensure practicality and validity for financial institutions. The target-setting methods within the framework will be asset class-specific. In late September the SBTi held its first … Read More

Why Science-based targets?

February 27, 2017Science Based Targets

A new focus in corporate response to climate change is the setting of carbon reduction targets that are in line with scientific recommendation. Why is this a logical step? The reality If no action is taken, the average global temperature is on course to warm by 3.7–4.8°C by the end of the century. This is … Read More