The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is revising its flagship Corporate Net-Zero Standard (V1.3), with a second round of consultation underway on version 2 (V2), closing 12 December 2025.  The standard update will enhance scientific rigor, increase accountability, and offer greater flexibility for companies across diverse sectors and geographies.  For companies considering validating their net-zero...

As the world prepares for COP30 – taking place in Belém, Brazil (10–21 November 2030) – the gap between promise and progress has never felt wider. Turning global climate commitments into real-world change will demand brave, bold, and honest leadership, underpinned by co-ordinated action across governments, business, and civil society. Overcoming political uncertainty and global tensions...

In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, sustainability reporting isn’t just a tick-box exercise; it’s a fundamental pillar of trust, reputation and long-term value creation. As regulatory pressures intensify (think CSRD, ISSB, UK SRS, SB 253/SB 261) and stakeholder scrutiny reaches new heights, the demand for robust, credible and assured sustainability data has never been greater....

Here is the second instalment in the Morelli Consulting science-based targets blog series, from our director, Faye Bennett-Hart, MIEMA CEnv For an introduction to this topic, you can visit the first blog in the series. However, if you are ready to learn more, please read on. There are many things to consider when going through...

In the first in our series of blogs about science-based targets, Morelli Consulting’s Director, and SBT specialist, Faye Bennett-Hart, MIEMA CEnv, shares insights on setting emission reduction targets, aligned with science.   What are science-based targets (SBTs)?   When a business or organisation is setting a carbon emissions reduction target, there is no better choice...