SBTi Guidance
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Do you recognize these challenges?
Your customers, investors, or banks are asking for SBTi-approved reduction targets.
You have a CO₂ footprint, but no reduction plan.
Your Scope 3 emissions are difficult to define and pose a challenge.
You want to avoid your targets not being validated or are uncertain if an SBTi journey is even applicable.
Then targeted SBTi guidance is essential. Is your organization ready for the next step?
Proven expertise with tangible results
Our team has extensive experience with SBTi projects for clients in various sectors. From baseline measurements to complex Scope 3 calculations, sector-specific challenges, and a workable reduction roadmap. Our approach ensures successful completion of all of them.
In-depth expertise. Certified by SBTi we are part of a select club of experts worldwide. This allows us to guide you through all steps of the process and handle complex issues, so you can focus on your core tasks.
Pragmatic approach. Thanks to our practical experience and insight into sectoral pathways, we ensure an approach tailored to your data maturity and develop a feasible reduction plan.
Clear interpretation. We bridge the gap between science and the daily reality of entrepreneurship, without the risk of greenwashing.
Validation-focused. We concentrate on the essentials and what is important for SBTi during the validation process.
5 steps to SBTi validation
Intake and context
We map your emissions profile, sector, and data quality. We define organizational boundaries, relevant scopes, and categories in accordance with SBTi requirements.
Target type selection
We help you determine which targets and any sub-targets are applicable to your organization: near-term, net-zero, and sector-specific (e.g., FLAG).
CO2 footprint calculation
We help you calculate your CO2 footprint or review your existing calculations. Together, we assess whether they are ready for validation by SBTi.
Reduction pathway calculation
We develop science-based targets with a corresponding reduction pathway. We translate this into practice and what it means at an operational and strategic level.
Submission and validation
We provide the necessary support for formal submission and inquiries from SBTi.
Why start an SBTi journey?
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) translates the Paris Agreement into company-specific reduction targets. With our in-depth knowledge, we help your organization achieve validated targets and a feasible reduction plan.
No more stress with CO2 inquiries
Companies are increasingly facing questions about their CO2 footprint. With SBTi, you'll have a ready-made answer to any question on this topic.
Strong foundation for reporting
Do you want to report according to CSRD, CDP, or other ESG frameworks? Or do you want to improve your score in other frameworks like EcoVadis? Then SBTi provides a strong foundation that will undoubtedly help you achieve a good score.
SBTi validation as a competitive advantage
Make your efforts visible. An SBTi validation sends a powerful signal to customers, investors, banks, and other stakeholders.
Strengthen your international market position
SBTi validation is the long-term commitment that the international market expects from you, enabling sustainable growth.
Platinum EcoVadis Medal for Vandemoortele
Ready for ambitious reduction?
With SBTi, you communicate climate ambition with international credibility. We guide you from analysis to validation, with a feasible reduction plan.
Not our words
"The team always thinks along with us, for both the short and long term. Pragmatic, efficient, and technically excellent. Their experience has often made the difference for us, in strategy and in the field."
Marc Croonen
Chief HR, Sustainability & Communication at Vandemoortele
“Why Mantis? An accessible approach and high level of expertise. They successfully translate complex regulations into something workable for our organization.”
Jan Laroy
Managing Partner at Urbastyle
Frequently Asked Questions
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On average, target submission takes 3 to 6 months for large enterprises (including Scope 3) and 2 to 3 months for SMEs (typically only Scope 1 & 2). There is usually a waiting period of 2 to 3 months at SBTi before validation is completed.
In most cases, yes, unless you are an SME. We determine what is relevant and feasible and, if necessary, also help you with the Scope 1 & 2 calculations of your CO2 footprint.
FLAG refers to emissions from Forestry, Land use & Agriculture. They are mandatory to calculate for companies in land-intensive sectors. The target group primarily consists of businesses in food processing (including beverages), food sales, forestry, paper production, and agriculture.
Yes. We provide support with follow-up, monitoring, reporting, and action plan implementation.
Absolutely. Many SMEs think that SBTi is too complex and unachievable, but that's not true. The simplified SME pathway makes SBTi accessible to smaller companies at a manageable cost.
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Carbon Footprint
Energy audit or plan
Sustainability reporting
Lifecycle assessment (LCA) & EPD
Sustainabilityplan
Climate risk analysis
VLAIO Greening Scan
VSME reporting
CO₂ Performance Ladder
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