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68 - Challenges facing the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
Fall of the gold standard in climate change?

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What happens when the gold standard for corporate climate action loses its shine?
The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) is the go-to framework for aligning corporate strategies with the Paris Agreement, but recently it has faced some issues.
Amid internal conflicts and leadership changes, businesses and stakeholders are beginning to question its credibility.
But what does this mean for the broader fight against climate change—and for investors eyeing sustainable opportunities?

SBTi 2023 report data - Annual cumulative number of companies with approved science-based targets by organization type
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