Science Based Targets
Guideline: Foundations for Science-Based Net-Zero Target setting in the Corporate Sector
The 'Foundations for Science-Based Net-Zero Target setting in the Corporate Sector' guide provides a conceptual basis for setting and evaluating corporate net-zero targets based on sound climate science.
The offer
The guide "Foundations for Science-Based Net-Zero Target setting in the Corporate Sector" provides a conceptual basis for setting and evaluating corporate net-zero targets based on sound climate science. It provides clarity on important concepts and answers the following questions: What does it mean to achieve net zero emissions on a global scale? What can be derived from climate change mitigation scenarios that are consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C? What does it mean to achieve net zero emissions at the corporate level? And what role do decarbonization and offsetting play in science-based net-zero corporate strategies? This guide provides the initial conceptual basis for science-based net-zero goal setting and concludes with recommendations for science-based net-zero goals for companies.
Company / Organization
The Science Based Targets Initiative is a partnership between the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The initiative drives ambitious climate action in the private sector by enabling organizations to set science-based emissions reduction targets.
Which targets are supported?
Target 1
Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Which measures are supported?
Measure 1.1: Committed actors collect GHG emissions in their supply chains (Scope 1, 2 & 3) according to the GHG Protocol., Measure 1.2: Committed actors set ambitious science-based reduction targets., Measure 1.3: Obligated actors reduce emissions according to their individual reduction path.
Time period to achieve
Measure 1.1: Within 18 months; Measure 1.2: Within 24 months; Measure 1.3: From 2023-2030.
Which areas of the calculation of company-related greenhouse gas emissions does the offer cover?
Scope 1
Direct release of climate-damaging gases in own company
Scope 2
Indirect release of climate-damaging gases by energy suppliers
Scope 3
Indirect release of climate-damaging gases in the upstream and downstream supply chain
Which phases of life are covered by the offer?
Raw material production
Spinning, wet processes & dry production processes
Confection
Transport & Trade
Use phase
End of Life
Information about the support offer
Usage criteria
Public
Language
EN
Price
Free of charge
Support date
All year round
Target group
Brand, Material manufacturer, Product manufacturer, Retailer, Private procurement agency, Textile service provider
Company size
Microenterprises (≤ CHF 2 million sales/year), Small companies (2- 10 million CHF sales/year), Medium-sized companies (CHF 10 to 49 million sales/year)
Source
Science Based Targets. This offer is provided by a vendor that is not affiliated with STS 2030. Please visit the provider's website for more information. STS 2030 bears no responsibility for the content of the linked site or service.
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This offer is provided by a vendor that is not affiliated with STS 2030. Please visit the provider’s website for more information. STS 2030 bears no responsibility for the content of the linked site or service.