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Foundations of Science-based Target Setting, 2019

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Summary

This document describes the SBTi’s framework for developing target-setting methods that are in line with science and for evaluating emissions scenarios associated with these methods. In the spirit of transparency and recognizing the value of sharing a full description of the SBTi’s approach, this document includes a substantial amount of analytical detail and specifies how a diverse body of research is reflected by methods endorsed by the SBTi. The intended audience of this document includes researchers, sustainability professional who are involved with sector-specific development, and readers who wish to understand the technical underpinnings of SBTi methods. For practical guidance on setting an SBT, please refer to the Science-based Target Setting Manual.

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Issuer

Science Based Targets (SBTi)

Year

2019

Region

International

Issuer (type)

Science Based Targets (International)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary


Main industries targeted
  • Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
  • Transportation & Warehousing
  • Construction
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 13: Climate Action

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