Sector-Specific Guidance: Tailored Climate Strategies
Understanding how different industries approach science-based targets and the unique challenges they face
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Section 3 of 5Why Sector Guidance Matters
Different industries have unique emission profiles, technological pathways, and market dynamics. Science-based targets must account for these sector-specific characteristics to ensure both ambition and achievability.
Sector-Specific Considerations
- • Emission sources and reduction potential
- • Technology availability and maturity
- • Regulatory landscape and policy frameworks
- • Supply chain dynamics and market forces
- • Financial implications and investment needs
SBTi Sector Guidance
- • Industry-specific target validation criteria
- • Sectoral decarbonization pathways
- • Benchmarking against industry leaders
- • Common challenges and solutions
- • Emerging technologies and innovations
Interactive Sector Comparison Matrix
Explore how different sectors approach science-based targets. Select sectors to compare their emission levels, target requirements, challenges, and opportunities.
| Sector | Emissions Level | Target Requirements |
|---|---|---|
⚡Energy & Utilities | High | Absolute Scope 1&2: 65% by 2030 |
🏭Manufacturing | High | Absolute Scope 1&2: 50% by 2030 |
🚛Transportation | High | Absolute Scope 1: 30% by 2030 |
🌾Agriculture & Food | Medium-High | Intensity: 30% by 2030 |
🛍️Retail & Consumer | Medium | Scope 3: 50% by 2030 |
💻Technology & Services | Low-Medium | Absolute: 50% by 2030 |
Energy & Utilities
Absolute targets required due to high emissions intensity
65% Scope 1&2 reduction by 2030 through renewable energy transition and efficiency improvements
Grid stability, capital requirements, regulatory compliance
Manufacturing
Process emissions require innovative solutions
50% Scope 1&2 reduction by 2030 through electrification and circular economy practices
Technology adoption, supply chain emissions, energy costs
Transportation
Fleet transition drives Scope 1 reductions
30% Scope 1 reduction by 2030 through vehicle electrification and alternative fuels
Infrastructure development, fuel availability, total cost of ownership
Agriculture & Food
Land use and methane emissions are primary concerns
30% intensity reduction by 2030 through regenerative practices and precision agriculture
Weather dependency, farmer adoption, measurement complexity