Join us for a deep dive session on science-based targets (SBTi) with Paulo Balagueiras, VP of QHSE at Bureau Veritas Group, and Demi Tran, Sustainability Manager at Bureau Veritas CPS. They will share their insights and lessons learned from embarking large corporations and manufacturing companies on science-based targets.

Paulo will discuss the major challenges Bureau Veritas Group faced in mapping out scope 3 emissions across a diverse global business. He will address engaging stakeholders from the C-suite down, developing robust GHG accounting, financial planning to support decarbonization pathways, and committing to near-term vs. long-term targets.

Demi will provide perspectives from working directly with manufacturers, outlining timelines for SBTi target setting at subsidiary and group levels. Attendees will learn how to establish clear objectives and choose near-term targets initially over more ambitious goals.

Together, they will offer practical guidance on getting started with SBTi step-by-step, including the importance of knowledgeable in-house or external support, understanding organization value chains, and backing targets with science-based action plans and investments. The session aims to demystify SBTi and equip participants to successfully navigate this process.

KEY POINTS COVERED:

• Major challenges in mapping out scope 3 emissions across a diverse global business
• Engaging stakeholders from the C-suite down
• Developing robust GHG accounting and financial planning to support decarbonization pathways
• Committing to near-term vs. long-term targets
• Timelines for SBTi target setting at subsidiary and group levels
• Establishing clear objectives and choosing near-term targets initially
• Backing targets with science-based action plans and investments
• Practical guidance on getting started with SBTi