What is SBTi?
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global partnership (CDP, UN Global Compact, WRI, WWF) that defines and validates corporate climate targets aligned with the latest climate science — limiting warming to 1.5°C. SBTi-validated targets are widely recognised as the leading benchmark for credible corporate climate ambition. Over 7,000 companies have committed or set targets as of 2024.
SBTi Net-Zero Standard (October 2021, periodic updates)
- Near-term targets: 5-10 year horizon, covering 95% of Scope 1+2 and (where applicable) 67% of Scope 3.
- Long-term targets: net-zero by 2050 (or earlier), reducing emissions ≥90% absolute across all scopes.
- Residual emissions: neutralised via permanent removals.
- Beyond Value Chain Mitigation (BVCM): recommended in addition to required reductions.
Sector-specific methodologies
- FLAG (Forest, Land, Agriculture) for land-intensive sectors.
- SBTi Financial Sector Net-Zero Standard: banks, asset owners, asset managers.
- Sector-specific guidance: Power, Steel, Cement, Apparel, Aviation, Maritime — with sectoral decarbonisation pathways (SDA).
Validation process
- Commitment letter: 24-month window to submit targets.
- Target submission: via SBTi target validation service.
- Review and validation against SBTi criteria.
- Annual disclosure: progress reporting via CDP or company channels.
Türk şirketleri için
SBTi taahhüt eden Türk şirketlerin sayısı (Arçelik, Tüpraş, Garanti BBVA, Akbank, Brisa ve birçok başkası) hızla artmaktadır. AB pazarına yönelik tedarikçi taahhütleri, finans kuruluşu sermaye maliyeti avantajları ve ESG endeks katılımı SBTi’yi pratik zorunluluğa çevirmektedir. Türk şirketlerinin Kapsam 3 hesaplama altyapısı (özellikle Kategori 1 ve 11) hedef belirlemenin önündeki en yaygın engeldir.
Do: start with a baseline year inventory across Scopes 1, 2, and 3; commit via SBTi commitment letter; develop Scope 3 calculation capability before target submission.
Don’t: submit targets without robust Scope 3 inventory — SBTi rejects targets failing the coverage and ambition thresholds.