Science-Based Targets Initiative

New research led by Utrecht University unveils flaws behind claims of 'Paris-alignment' that may delay climate action for global corporations

FOUR32's Benet Northcote looks at the implications of the row engulfing the Science Based Targets initiative for firms committed to decarbonisation

Flooring giant 'doubles down' on absolute reduction strategy, with pledge to rule out the use of new carbon offsets

Climate standards-setting body confirms it is pressing ahead with plans to consult on potential changes that could see companies expand the use of carbon credits to tackle value chain emissions

The Science Based Targets Initiative's controversial proposals to allow for the wider use of carbon credits could result in four possible outcomes

Guidelines aim to address growing concerns over the potential for carbon offsets to distract from the need to cut emissions at source

Internal battle at Science Based Targets Initiative rumbles on, as influential non-profit faces backlash over plans to allow wider use of carbon offsets to tackle corporate supply chain emissions

'Overwhelming majority' of SBTi staff accuse board of trustees of 'undermining our Standard Operating Procedures and governance processes'

Reuters reports staff at the influential non-profit are calling for the CEO's resignation after controversial move to consult on changes to net zero standard

Study claims vast majority of 2030 climate targets set by 51 major global companies fall far short of what is needed to cap global warming at 1.5C