Preparing for SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is evolving its Net-Zero Standard, placing greater emphasis on implementation, demonstrated progress, accountability and continuous improvement. Join UL Solutions sustainability experts to explore the key themes emerging from SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0, understand what the changes may mean for your climate strategy and learn practical actions to strengthen readiness across data, governance and implementation planning.

What you will gain from the session

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

• Understand the direction and key themes of SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0
• Evaluate how emerging requirements may affect existing or future climate targets
• Identify readiness gaps in data, governance, implementation planning and target management
• Develop practical next steps to prepare for future target updates and implementation expectations

Who should attend

Organizations that:

• Already have approved science-based targets
• Have committed to setting science-based targets
• Are actively developing net-zero or decarbonization strategies
• Are preparing for future target renewals or updates
• Need stronger Scope 3 data, governance and implementation planning capabilities

Agenda

Welcome and introduction

• Overview of SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0
• Why organizations should be paying attention now

Why SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0 matters

• The evolution of the Net-Zero Standard
• The shift from target setting to implementation and demonstrated progress

What’s changing in V2.0?

• Emerging expectations for implementation planning
• Scope 3 and value chain considerations
• Greater emphasis on transparency, accountability and progress tracking

How companies can prepare

• Assessing target maturity and readiness
• Strengthening Scope 3 data and governance
• Developing implementation roadmaps and preparing for future target updates

Turning readiness into action

• Common readiness gaps
• Practical steps organizations can take today to strengthen climate programs and long-term credibility

Live Q&A and closing

Speakers

UL Solutions, Jorge Plaza, Senior Sustainability Advisor

UL Solutions, Tino Kretschmer, Senior Solution Architect