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The transition to a low-carbon economy is underway and accelerating globally, with over 6,000 companies taking science-based climate action by committing to set science based targets (SBTs). The practice of setting SBTs enables companies get on track and future-proof growth and is one of the best practices for publicly communicating a company’s commitment to limit the effects of climate change.
With the ultimate goal of reducing the most severe impacts of climate change, some businesses align their target ambitions with the 1.5C pathway, while others aim even higher with bolder commitments to fully neutralise their carbon emissions. While making these commitments and setting the targets are excellent first steps, the annual monitoring, measurement and reporting of progress against SBTs becomes even more critical.
At Anthesis, we view the process of setting Science Based Targets not merely as a checkbox but as a transformative business journey. Our end-to-end SBT consulting support distinguishes us as the preferred partner for businesses aiming to make a genuine impact. We guide our clients through the entire process, from target development and validation to communication, implementation, and ongoing progress tracking.
Science Based Targets Progress Measurement and Reporting
Anthesis supports with implementing science based targets by providing tailored processes to communicate to key stakeholders within the business and across its value chain. Anthesis also supports SBT business reporting by annually tracking and reporting progress against the target.
Our Approach to Science-Based Targets
Target Setting – Helping you to choose a target setting approach, whether it be sector-based, absolute or economic.
Emissions Reduction Forecasts – Modelling current carbon performance and forecasting ‘business as usual’ performance.
Feasibility Analysis – Evaluating reduction initiatives and test the feasibility of proposed target options, time frames and strategies.
SBT Target Setting – Setting science-based targets in line with the most ambitious reduction scenario possible and gaining internal leadership support and approval for an implementation program.
SBTi Services – Target submission to the Science Based Target Initiative and supporting the approvals process.
Hotspot Analysis – Evaluating reduction methods and business operations to identify hotspots.
Target Reviews – Reviewing emissions reduction targets and progress annually.
Scope 1, 2 & 3 – We support clients to help identify carbon and greenhouse gas emissions, including scope 3 emissions, across the value chain and strategically plan for a low carbon future.
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How Anthesis Supports Your SBT Journey
Science Based Targets Analytics
We perform the analytics required for a business to achieve its SBT: our experts select the best methodology, gather and analyse their key performance metrics; recommend and evaluate target options to reduce their operational and value-chain GHG emissions and test feasibility strategies for achievement.
Business Process Optimisation
Our team also enables the business processes necessary for the SBT to succeed: we support internal vetting of targets by their relevant business functions and final approval from senior leadership that include the recommended strategies to successfully implement and achieve their science-based targets.
Tracking Climate Targets
Anthesis RouteZero empowers organisations to develop and track ambitious climate targets with precision. By delivering comprehensive, real-time GHG data across all emission scopes, Anthesis RouteZero enables companies to set science-based targets, monitor progress, and adjust their strategies based on reliable insights.
Net Zero Strategy
We develop in-depth net zero strategies, decarbonisation roadmaps and action plans that facilitate implementation to achieve this decoupling of climate impacts and to activate business transformation towards your sustainability and GHG emissions reduction strategy.
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