SBTN · Step 3
SBTN Step 3: Measure, Set & Disclose
Step 3 is where targets are set. The first release of SBTN methods covers freshwater and land.
Freshwater
Freshwater targets
Targets on freshwater quantity (water withdrawals) and quality (nutrient pollution, starting with nitrogen and phosphorus) in priority basins.
Land
Land targets
Three targets: no conversion of natural ecosystems, land footprint reduction, and landscape engagement.
Measure and disclose
Companies establish baselines for the pressures in scope, set targets using SBTN methods, submit them for validation where applicable, and disclose them publicly. Climate targets continue to be set through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
A note on accuracy
This page is a plain-language summary for orientation, not legal or audit advice. Standards and their application dates change; always check the official texts and current regulatory status.
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