Science Based Targets initiative unveils major revamp to keep up with growing corporate demand

Michael Holder
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Leading climate standards body unveils plans to officially incorporate in the UK as independent charity and ramp up capacity for validating climate goals

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has announced a flurry of major changes to its operations and governance amid pressure for reform of its target-validation processes and surging demand from...

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