A certified framework for strategic decarbonization
The SBTi, Science Based Targets initiative, is the global reference framework for setting credible, science-aligned greenhouse gas reduction targets.
What is the SBTi ?
Launched in 2015 by CDP, UNGC, We Mean Business Coalition, WRI and WWF, the SBTi is the global reference framework for companies seeking credible, recognized greenhouse gas emission reduction targets aligned with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
10,000+
Validated Targets Worldwide
As of January 2026
1.5°C
Paris Agreement Alignment
Two levels of commitment
Structured ambition pathways for companies of all sizes.
01
EMISSIONS REDUCTION
Near-term targets
Reducing emissions in Scopes 1 & 2, and by at least two-thirds in Scope 3, within 5 to 10 years.
02
FULL VALUE CHAIN
Long-term Net-Zero target
Reducing emissions across the entire value chain (Scopes 1, 2 & 3) by 90 to 95% by 2050 at the latest.
How does the SBTi process work ?
A structured journey from intent to independent verification.
01
Commitment
Submit a letter of intent to set a science-based target, triggering a 24-month window to develop and submit your targets.
02
Ontwikkeling
Define your science-based targets based on a comprehensive assessment of your organization's carbon footprint.
03
Submission
Submit your targets for independent validation by the SBTi technical experts to ensure they align with the latest climate science.
04
Communication
Your approved targets are published on the SBTi dashboard, providing transparency and demonstrating climate leadership.
Is your company concerned ?
The SBTi provides more than just a label, it's a competitive ESG advantage.
Low-carbon strategy recognized Internationally
Improve brand image & satisfy stakeholders
Anticipate CSRD & EU Taxonomy regulations
Facilitate access to sustainable financing
Differentiate with validated and verifiable targets
SMEs with fewer than 500 employees benefit from a streamlined commitment process via a dedicated form, a fast-track approach to immediately align with a recognized low-carbon trajectory.
Our 5-phase support
A structured journey to guide you from initial diagnosis to successful certification and beyond.
Scoping & diagnosis
01
Carbon maturity level, ambition, scope and timeline.
Identifying levers
02
Collaborative workshops, reduction levers by scope.
Defining trajectory
03
A comprehensive SBTi roadmap featuring near-term and Net-Zero targets, backed by quantified, data-driven reduction scenarios to streamline internal decision-making.
Operational deployment
04
Concrete action plans, performance tracking indicators.
Submission & validation
05
Prepare submission file and manage validation process.
Why choose
D-Carbonize ?
Carbon footprint expertise
Our consultants combine expertise in decarbonization, ESG structuring and certification frameworks.
B Corp certification
We apply the highest standards of social and environmental performance to ourselves.
Strategic partnership
Much more than a service provider, we become your ally in transforming constraints into opportunities.
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