The Science-Based Targets Initiative was created to help drive climate action by enabling companies to set science-based emissions reduction targets that are in line with the temperature goal of the Paris Agreement. To date, SBTs have been set by more than 500 companies accounting for around 2% of global emissions. Investors are now using these targets to evaluate whether a company is meeting their climate goals. Anders will be going through the different methods and sectors, how they work, and discuss the overall impact the Science-Based Targets Initiative has had.
Reasons to attend
Learn more about the Science-Based Target Initiative
Learn how companies perform against their targets
Learning about corporate environmental targets and alignment with a 2-degree world
Audience
Professional from all sectors, with an interest in Science Based Targets
About the Speakers
Anders Bjørn is a Post-doctorate at Concordia University in the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment. Anders’ current research revolves around the recent trend of companies setting emission reduction targets informed by the temperature goal of the Paris Agreement. The overall project goal is to understand the potential impact of such science-based targets on global emissions. To do this, he is 1) reviewing and comparing the methods that are available to set science-based targets, 2) studying the methodological choices of companies and the quantitative effect on targets, 3) analyzing companies’ reported progress against their targets, and 4) reviewing the broader literature on science-based targets to understand their indirect effect on other actors, such as investors and regulators. Anders is also interested in corporate net-zero emission targets and the role of negative emission technologies envisioned by companies.
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About the Sustainability Ecosystem
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