After SBTi reset, some wonder if targets are still science-aligned

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By Jim GilesApr 30, 2026, 11:13 am129 ptsTrending
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has quietly released an update to its rules that allows companies to set significantly less ambition near-term goals. The move will likely enable more companies to set SBTi-approved targets, but also raises questions about the alignment between the organization and…

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