Reports: SBTi faces internal revolt over plans to relax rules on use of carbon offsets

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Reports: SBTi faces internal revolt over plans to relax rules on use of carbon offsets

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

The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has reportedly been thrown into "turmoil", after a number of staff responded angrily to news this week the group could revise its guidance to corporates to allow...

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