About the Webinar
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has been evolving its Net-Zero Standard with a greater emphasis on implementation, demonstrated progress, accountability and continuous improvement.
In this webinar, UL Solutions sustainability experts explored the key themes emerging from SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0, discussed what these changes may mean for organizational climate strategies and shared practical approaches to strengthen readiness across data, governance and implementation planning.
What Attendees Learned
By participating in this webinar, attendees gained insights into how to:
- Understand the direction and key themes of SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0.
- Evaluate how emerging requirements may impact existing or future climate targets.
- Identify readiness gaps across data, governance, implementation planning and target management.
- Develop practical next steps to prepare for future target updates and implementation expectations.
Who Benefited from This Webinar
This webinar was particularly valuable for organizations that:
- Already had approved science-based targets.
- Had committed to setting science-based targets.
- Were actively developing net-zero or decarbonization strategies.
- Were preparing for future target renewals or updates.
- Needed to strengthen Scope 3 data, governance and implementation planning capabilities.
Topics Covered
Welcome and Introduction
- An overview of SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0.
- Why organizations should pay attention to the upcoming changes.
Why SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0 Matters
- The evolution of the Net-Zero Standard.
- The shift from target setting toward implementation and demonstrated progress.
What Is Changing in V2.0?
- Emerging expectations for implementation planning.
- Scope 3 and value chain considerations.
- Greater emphasis on transparency, accountability and progress tracking.
How Organizations Can Prepare
- Assessing target maturity and organizational readiness.
- Strengthening Scope 3 data management and governance practices.
- Developing implementation roadmaps and preparing for future target updates.
Turning Readiness into Action
- Identifying common readiness gaps.
- Practical steps organizations can take to strengthen climate programs and enhance long-term credibility.
Live Q&A and Closing
The session concluded with a live Q&A, during which attendees had the opportunity to engage with UL Solutions experts and gain additional insights into preparing for the evolving SBTi requirements.
Watch the On-Demand Recording
Access the on-demand recording to learn how evolving SBTi expectations may influence your climate strategy and discover practical steps to strengthen target implementation, governance and long-term readiness.
Speakers
UL Solutions, Jorge Plaza, Senior Sustainability Advisor
UL Solutions, Tino Kretschmer, Senior Solution Architect
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