Emissions reduction pathways for the chemicals sector
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) outlines practical tools to support net-zero transformation in the chemical industry.
The SBTi Chemical Sector Pathways and Implementation Criteria defines how much and how quickly companies must reduce their emissions to align with global climate goals.
It also outlines how companies should apply SBTi’s general requirements along with sector-specific criteria to set targets covering all relevant emissions.
The Criteria applies to companies producing primary, base, intermediate, specialty and consumer chemicals, as well as pharmaceuticals and chemical recycling activities. It is designed to be used in parallel with the Corporate Net-Zero Standard and Corporate Near-Term Criteria.
To further support chemicals manufacturers in setting science-based targets, a related Explanatory Document, Brief and Chemicals Target-Setting Tool can be found on the SBTi website.
The Chemical Sector Pathways and Implementation Criteria can also be found there.
