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Science Based Targets Network (SBTN)
Resource description:
Science-based targets for nature (SBTs) are defined as measurable, actionable, and time-bound objectives, based on the best available science, that allow actors to align with Earth’s limits and societal sustainability goals.
By setting science-based targets for nature, companies and cities can align their actions to both the scientific boundaries that define a safe and just operating space for humanity in terms of Earth’s limits and the societal sustainability goals that set out global objectives for equitable human development.
This website guides you through the the SBTN target-setting process, which is divided into five steps: Assess, Prioritize, Set targets, Act and Track. Each step contains methods, tools and additional resources to guide companies through the process.
In this first step, your company determines which environmental impacts it most likely needs to address with targets, and which parts of the business are the highest priority to get started with first. It will give your company a sense of where to invest time and energy in the target-setting process. Regardless of sector, geographic location, or level of sustainability experience, nearly all companies should be able to complete this step and meet the required validation criteria to move forward with the target setting process.