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SBTi updates ‘contraction approach’ in corporate net zero guidance

Published 13:56 on April 29, 2026 / Last updated at 13:56 on April 29, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has announced an update to its “absolute contraction approach”, a key method used by companies to set emissions reduction targets, in a move aimed at improving consistency and implementation while preserving net zero ambition.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has announced an update to its “absolute contraction approach”, a key method used by companies to set emissions reduction targets, in a move aimed at improving consistency and implementation while preserving net zero ambition.


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