SBTi: Empowering Businesses for a Sustainable Future
Feb 22, 2025
Science-Based Targets and Casra: Empowering Businesses for a Sustainable Future
At Casra, we align with globally recognized frameworks like the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to support businesses in setting and achieving credible, science-driven sustainability goals. The SBTi, established in 2015 through a collaboration of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), provides a structured approach to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with climate science.
Driving Meaningful Climate Action
The core mission of the SBTi is to help organizations worldwide set ambitious climate targets that align with the latest scientific research. This ensures businesses play a meaningful role in the global effort to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, as outlined in the 2015 Paris Agreement. Companies that commit to science-based targets pledge to define measurable goals, implement structured action plans, and report on their progress transparently—fostering accountability and responsible business practices.
Setting Science-Based Targets with Casra
Implementing science-based targets involves a structured process:
Commitment – Businesses formally commit to setting a science-aligned emissions reduction target.
Target Development – Organizations define their objectives based on SBTi guidance.
Validation – The proposed targets undergo assessment by the SBTi team for approval.
Implementation & Reporting – Once validated, businesses integrate their targets into operations and provide regular updates on progress.
With Casra’s intuitive platform, organizations can seamlessly track and manage their climate action plans, ensuring that their sustainability commitments translate into measurable outcomes.
Business Benefits of Science-Based Targets
By adopting science-based targets, businesses gain a competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving sustainability landscape. Key benefits include:
Regulatory Readiness – Reducing exposure to future policy changes and compliance risks.
Investor & Stakeholder Confidence – Enhancing trust and credibility with investors, partners, and customers.
Operational Efficiency – Driving cost savings and productivity through optimized resource use.
Brand Leadership – Positioning as a sustainability frontrunner in the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Adapting to Evolving Climate Standards
The SBTi continuously refines its methodologies to reflect the latest advancements in climate science. It covers direct emissions (Scope 1), indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2), and all other value chain emissions (Scope 3), ensuring comprehensive sustainability action. Casra enables businesses to stay ahead of evolving reporting requirements, simplifying the process of emissions tracking and compliance.
A Global Movement Towards Net Zero
Since its inception, the SBTi has seen thousands of companies commit to science-based targets, underscoring the private sector’s pivotal role in climate action. By aligning with scientifically backed sustainability goals, businesses not only mitigate environmental risks but also future-proof their operations against economic and regulatory shifts.
How Casra Supports Your Net Zero Journey
Casra is designed to help organizations define, implement, and track their net zero commitments in alignment with the SBTi framework. Our platform provides the tools necessary for:
Developing science-based emissions reduction targets
Creating strategic action plans for achieving net zero
Automating data collection and reporting for audit readiness
Staying ahead of evolving climate regulations
With Casra, businesses can confidently pursue sustainability leadership, ensuring compliance while making a measurable impact on the environment.
For more information on how Casra can support your company’s sustainability journey, reach out to our team today.