CCP Science-Based Targets Initiative 3

Question 1

What is the SBTi's 'two-degree of freedom' flexibility for scope 3 targets?

Accepted Answer

Companies can set either an absolute or intensity target for scope 3

Answer

SBTi allows companies flexibility to use either absolute reduction or economic intensity approaches when setting scope 3 science-based targets.

Question 2

How does the SBTi treat renewable energy certificates (RECs) or guarantees of origin for scope 2 targets?

Accepted Answer

RECs count only if procured within the same grid region

Answer

SBTi requires that energy attribute certificates (EACs/RECs) be sourced from the same grid where consumption occurs to count toward market-based scope 2 targets.

Question 3

Which SBTi validation status indicates a target has been submitted but not yet reviewed by the technical team?

Accepted Answer

Pending Review

Answer

After submission, targets enter 'Pending Review' status while SBTi's technical team evaluates them before granting approval.

Question 4

What is the minimum absolute emissions reduction rate per year that SBTi requires for scope 1 and 2 targets aligned with well-below 2°C?

Accepted Answer

4.2% per year

Answer

For well-below 2°C alignment, SBTi's Absolute Contraction Approach requires a minimum 4.2% linear reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions per year.

Question 5

Which SBTi-approved method allows heavy industry sectors to set targets based on production-weighted benchmarks?

Accepted Answer

Sectoral Decarbonization Approach (SDA)

Answer

The Sectoral Decarbonization Approach (SDA) uses sector-specific, production-based intensity benchmarks aligned with climate scenarios for hard-to-abate industries.

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CCP Science-Based Targets Initiative 3