Sector-Specific Guidance: Tailored Climate Strategies

Understanding how different industries approach science-based targets and the unique challenges they face

Why 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.

SectorEmissions LevelTarget Requirements
Energy & Utilities
HighAbsolute Scope 1&2: 65% by 2030
🏭Manufacturing
HighAbsolute Scope 1&2: 50% by 2030
🚛Transportation
HighAbsolute Scope 1: 30% by 2030
🌾Agriculture & Food
Medium-HighIntensity: 30% by 2030
🛍️Retail & Consumer
MediumScope 3: 50% by 2030
💻Technology & Services
Low-MediumAbsolute: 50% by 2030

Energy & Utilities

Key Insight:

Absolute targets required due to high emissions intensity

Decarbonization Pathway:

65% Scope 1&2 reduction by 2030 through renewable energy transition and efficiency improvements

Key Challenges:

Grid stability, capital requirements, regulatory compliance

Manufacturing

Key Insight:

Process emissions require innovative solutions

Decarbonization Pathway:

50% Scope 1&2 reduction by 2030 through electrification and circular economy practices

Key Challenges:

Technology adoption, supply chain emissions, energy costs

Transportation

Key Insight:

Fleet transition drives Scope 1 reductions

Decarbonization Pathway:

30% Scope 1 reduction by 2030 through vehicle electrification and alternative fuels

Key Challenges:

Infrastructure development, fuel availability, total cost of ownership

Agriculture & Food

Key Insight:

Land use and methane emissions are primary concerns

Decarbonization Pathway:

30% intensity reduction by 2030 through regenerative practices and precision agriculture

Key Challenges:

Weather dependency, farmer adoption, measurement complexity

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