Science-Based Targets Initiative Flashcards
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Which climate scenario does SBTi primarily reference for 1.5°C-aligned corporate targets?
Answer: IPCC SR1.5 and derived 1.5°C pathways
SBTi grounds its 1.5°C methodology in IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C scenarios and pathways derived from them.
In SBTi terminology, what is a 'long-term target' and by when must it be achieved?
Answer: A net-zero or near-zero emissions target achieved no later than 2050
SBTi's Corporate Net-Zero Standard defines long-term targets as net-zero commitments that must be achieved no later than 2050 to align with a 1.5°C pathway.
What is the SBTi's stance on the use of carbon offsets to meet near-term science-based emission reduction targets?
Answer: Offsets cannot be counted toward meeting near-term scope 1 and 2 reduction targets
SBTi explicitly states that carbon offsets do not count toward near-term science-based targets; only actual emissions reductions within the value chain count.
Which SBTi tool helps companies screen their scope 3 emissions to identify the most material categories before target-setting?
Answer: The Scope 3 Evaluator
The Scope 3 Evaluator, developed by WRI and WBCSD, helps companies estimate and screen all 15 scope 3 categories to identify which are most material.
What percentage reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions does SBTi require by the long-term target date under the Corporate Net-Zero Standard?
Answer: 90–95% from the chosen baseline year
SBTi's net-zero standard requires companies to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90–95% from a chosen baseline before any neutralization of residual emissions.
How does SBTi treat combined heat and power (CHP) plants' emissions for target-setting purposes?
Answer: CHP emissions are scope 1 for the operator and may be scope 2 for offtakers
Under SBTi and GHG Protocol alignment, CHP operators report combustion emissions as scope 1, while companies purchasing heat or power report it as scope 2.
What is the SBTi's minimum ambition requirement for scope 3 absolute reduction targets?
Answer: 30% reduction in 5–10 years from baseline
SBTi requires that absolute scope 3 targets represent at least a 30% reduction within the 5-to-10-year near-term timeframe.