{"id":121233,"date":"2026-07-28T09:09:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T08:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.achilles.com\/?page_id=121233"},"modified":"2026-07-28T12:41:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T11:41:58","slug":"sbti-corporate-net-zero-standard-v2-0-india","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.achilles.com\/en-in\/sbti-corporate-net-zero-standard-v2-0-india\/","title":{"rendered":"SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0 India"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Prepare your Indian business for SBTi V2.0<\/h1>\r\n
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The Science Based Targets initiative has published Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard, introducing updated expectations for emissions data, target setting, governance, transition planning and progress assessment.<\/p>\n

For Indian organisations setting, updating or renewing science-based targets, preparation begins with understanding which requirements apply and whether the underlying Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions data is ready for validation and independent assurance.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n

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Unrivalled carbon credentials<\/p>\r\n

An internationally recognised carbon verification and reduction programme, accepted by governments, certification bodies, regulators and the investment community<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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SBTi V2.0 readiness starts here<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\n\n

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Organisations need a complete emissions inventory, clearly defined organisational boundaries, reliable Scope 3 information, documented methodologies and evidence that can withstand independent review.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Your science-based targets<\/h3>\r\n
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Understand how the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 applies to your organisation, how your existing targets compare with the updated requirements and what your next target cycle may require. Whether you are setting targets for the first time, renewing an existing target or reviewing your current carbon reduction plan, Achilles can help you establish a clear and practical route forward.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n Book a meeting<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Your carbon data<\/h3>\r\n
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Measure and verify Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with ISO 14064-1 and the GHG Protocol. Achilles helps strengthen emissions boundaries, calculation methodologies, evidence, controls and documentation, creating an assurance-ready base-year inventory that supports target validation, board reporting and wider climate disclosures.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n Learn more<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Your supply chain<\/h3>\r\n
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Scope 3 emissions are often the largest and most difficult part of an organisation’s carbon footprint, spread across suppliers, procurement systems, business units and international operations. Achilles helps engage suppliers, collect emissions information and improve value-chain data quality at scale, giving stronger evidence for target setting, supplier engagement and decarbonisation planning.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n Learn more<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\n\n

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Understand which SBTi V2.0 requirements apply to your organisation<\/p>\r\n

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SBTi V2.0 introduces company categorisation based on factors including company size, geography and the jurisdiction in which the ultimate parent company is incorporated. Category A generally includes large companies across all markets and medium-sized companies in high-income economies. Category B generally includes smaller companies and many medium-sized businesses in lower-income economies.<\/p>\n

The distinction matters because some requirements that are mandatory for Category A companies are optional, although encouraged, for Category B companies. Indian organisations should confirm their category using consolidated company information and the location of their ultimate parent company, not only the size of their Indian operations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\n\n

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Company Categorisation<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Category A companies are typically required to:<\/p>\r\n