Greenhouse Sustainability also offers support in implementing SBTi. SBTi stands for Science-Based Targets initiative, a global standard that helps companies base their CO2 reduction targets on scientific insights. An increasing number of large companies and organizations are choosing this internationally recognized framework to validate their sustainability goals. As an SBTi Certified Expert, Katharina Schuster, LCA Specialist at Greenhouse Sustainability, can help companies with this.

SBTi is a global initiative that helps companies set and validate their carbon reduction targets to align with scientific climate goals. A collaboration of organizations such as CDP, the UN Global Compact and WWF, it provides a framework for companies to set and achieve concrete, credible and science-based climate ambitions.

Rigorously assessed
At SBTi, the focus is on emission reduction. It is exclusively about greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3). In addition, targets are evaluated against the most recent climate models and data. Companies can participate voluntarily, but their plans and progress are assessed rigorously. Concrete emission reductions must be achieved within a specified timeframe. Greenhouse Sustainability can now help companies that want to implement SBTi to achieve their sustainability goals.

At the corporate level
SBTi is essentially a scientific methodology developed for large corporate organizations to reduce their footprint in line with the Paris Climate Agreement. While product calculations mainly map out the impact of a single stem, one pot plant, one sleeve, or one cubic meter of substrate, SBTi focuses on CO2 for the entire company. Every detail is included. This is linked to a climate transition plan that translates the validated targets into concrete reduction measures across the entire value chain (Scope 1, 2, and 3). With SBTi, you are therefore truly working at the company level to reduce your environmental impact.

With Katharina Schuster, Greenhouse Sustainability has an officially certified expert on board. “This certification demonstrates that I possess advanced knowledge in setting science-based targets and the latest best practices for corporate climate action. I look forward to using this expertise to support organizations in setting and achieving ambitious, science-based climate targets,‘ says Schuster. She indicates that many companies are already turning to Greenhouse Sustainability for support. Greenhouse Sustainability can help with SBTi validation and the required commitment, as well as act as an ongoing SBTi contact person for a company. After validation is complete, companies can continue to consult with them to ensure they stay on track with their goals. Knowledge sessions with employees can also be organized to ensure they understand the choices being made within the organization and how they can contribute to a lower footprint. Interested companies can purchase a support package for this.