Target Setting and Commitment

How Companies Set Science-Based Emission Targets to Drive Business Results

Set Targets Aligned with Science.

Science-based targets provide companies with a clear pathway to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the latest climate science. Many organizations have made public commitments yet struggle to turn ambition into measurable progress. Setting validated, science-based targets helps companies stay competitive, meet stakeholder expectations and comply with frameworks such as CSRD and the EU ETS.

Partner with STRIVE to Deliver Validated, Impact-Driven Targets

STRIVE by STX helps companies move from commitment to execution through science-based target strategies aligned with the latest global frameworks such as SBTi.

Our experts guide you from baseline analysis to validation, ensuring your targets are both credible and measurable. We connect near- and long-term goals to real decarbonization levers across energy, operations and supply chains.

Backed by STX Group’s 20+ years of market experience, STRIVE ensures your targets translate into actionable, market-based solutions that drive measurable impact.

Our Offer

Baseline Assessment:

Quantify your company’s current GHG footprint across all scopes.

Target Definition:

Develop near-term and long-term science-based targets aligned with SBTi criteria.

Validation Support:

Prepare and submit all required documentation for SBTi review and validation.

Implementation Planning:

Translate validated targets into actionable reduction pathways and KPIs.

Progress Monitoring:

Measure, report and disclose results to maintain transparency and stakeholder trust.

Process to Align Emission Reduction Targets to Science

Commit

Submit a letter of intent to the Science Based Targets initiative. Once validated, your commitment will be publicly listed as the first step in your decarbonization journey.

Develop a target

Over the next 24 months, develop targets that follow SBTi criteria, covering near-term goals for 5 to 10 years and long-term goals up to 2050.

Submit your target

We support the submission process until official validation, including outlining reduction pathways and methods.

Communicate your targets

After validation, targets are communicated by the SBTi. We also support your external communications.

Disclose your progress

Measure, report and monitor performance against targets to ensure transparency as you reduce emissions

Why STRIVE

A Dedicated Consulting Team

Integrated Solutions

Regulatory and Market Insight

Global Market Backbone

Our specialists work with your organization to design credible, validated targets and ensure they meet global standards such as SBTi.

We connect target setting with real market mechanisms so you can move from commitment to measurable climate action.

We combine policy, market and public affairs expertise to keep you ahead of evolving frameworks such as CSRD, EU ETS and global disclosure standards.

Backed by STX Group’s 20+ years of trading experience, we provide access to verified instruments and real-time market intelligence that turn targets into impact.

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FAQS

What are science-based targets?

Science-based targets are GHG reduction goals that align with climate science to limit global warming to 1.5°C. They help companies plan measurable emission reductions across Scope 1, 2 and 3 while staying compliant with global frameworks like the SBTi, CSRD and EU ETS.W

Why should companies set science-based targets?

Science-based targets strengthen business resilience by linking decarbonization to financial and operational goals. They improve investor confidence, regulatory compliance and brand reputation while helping organizations reduce emissions cost-effectively.

How long does it take to validate a science-based target?

The process typically takes 6 to 12 months, depending on company size and data availability. STRIVE helps manage baseline analysis, develop reduction pathways and coordinate the SBTi validation process efficiently.

What’s the difference between near-term and long-term targets?

Near-term targets usually cover 5 to 10 years and focus on immediate emission reductions. Long-term targets extend to 2050 and aim for net zero across the full value chain, including Scope 3.

How does STRIVE support companies setting science-based targets?

We guide you from data collection to SBTi validation. Our experts combine regulatory knowledge and market insights to make your targets credible, measurable and aligned with actionable decarbonization levers.