SBTi: Number of firms setting science-based climate goals swells to 11,000 worldwide

Michael Holder
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In past 18 months the number of companies around the world setting near and long-term science-based emissions targets has tripled, according to the Science Based Targets Initiative

The number of companies worldwide setting emissions reduction targets through the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTI) continues to trend upwards, with approved goals now adopted by companies with a...

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