📋 SBTI Readiness Checklist

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Governance & Strategy

4 items

Board or senior leadership has formally endorsed climate action as a strategic priority.

Dedicated sustainability/ESG team or budget is allocated for target development.

Climate risks & opportunities are integrated into enterprise risk management (ERM).

Internal incentives or KPIs are tied to emission reduction performance.

💡 Pro TipSBTi recommends explicit board oversight. Document meeting minutes or resolutions to strengthen your validation application.

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4 items

Scope 1 & 2 emission boundaries are clearly defined per GHG Protocol.

Automated or semi-automated data collection pipelines are established for utilities, fuel, and waste.

At least 2-3 years of historical baseline data is compiled and audited.

Scope 3 categories relevant to your value chain are mapped and prioritized.

💡 Pro TipEnsure location-based and market-based Scope 2 calculations are ready. SBTi requires both for electricity.

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4 items

Baseline year selected aligns with SBTi criteria (typically most recent full fiscal year).

1.5°C-aligned decarbonization levers are identified (energy efficiency, renewables, process optimization).

Interim targets (5-year milestones) are drafted to track progress toward net-zero.

Supplier engagement strategy is documented for Scope 3 Category 1 targets.

💡 Pro TipAvoid relying on offsets. SBTi requires ≥90% real emissions reductions for net-zero validation.

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4 items

Target document drafted according to latest SBTi Technical Guidance.

Internal cross-functional review completed (Finance, Ops, Sustainability, Legal).

Third-party assurance or limited audit readiness verified for key emission scopes.

Commitment to annual public disclosure via CDP, TCFD, or sustainability report.

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