• Science-based targets (SBTs) will become more accessible to global trade associations.
• Increased industry adoption accelerates net-zero economy transitions.
• Association-led climate initiatives enhance sustainability across key sectors.

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has joined forces with Climate Action for Associations (CAFA) to fast-track corporate climate action across global trade associations.

Leveraging SBTi’s expertise in setting science-backed emissions reduction targets and CAFA’s expansive international network, the partnership aims to educate and empower trade associations, particularly within high-impact sectors like Buildings, Steel, and Concrete.

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Tracy Wyman, Chief Impact Officer at SBTi, emphasized the potential of this collaboration:

“Industry associations are uniquely positioned to influence and drive change across entire industries. Through the SBTi’s partnership with CAFA, we are committed to supporting their efforts in educating associations and their members on how to set science-based targets and make meaningful contributions to global climate goals. This collaboration marks an exciting and significant step forward in our mission to make science-based corporate climate action the norm.”

CAFA will incorporate science-based targets into its outreach programs, workshops, and webinars, highlighting both the urgency and value of setting ambitious, achievable climate goals.

Alison Heppenstall, CAFA’s Founder and CEO, said:

“We are thrilled to partner with SBTi to bring science-based corporate climate action to the heart of the association sector and our work with membership organisations. Using the collaboration we’ll look to scale up our impact, including making sure associations provide their members access to the latest guidance on setting and achieving emissions reduction targets aligned with what the science says is required.”

The partnership aligns both organizations in accelerating industry-wide action towards a sustainable, net-zero global economy.

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