Rebecca studied business administration (M.Sc.) with a focus on sustainability, management and marketing at the University of Bayreuth. As part of the DFGE climate team, she is an expert on Science-Based Targets and Climate Action Plan. She supports companies both in SBT participation and in developing a climate strategy and reduction measures based on their carbon footprint. In her free time, she likes to be out in nature and read through her large online library.
Wachsende Teilnehmerzahl bei der SBTi In 2023 verzeichnete die Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) ein neues Hoch an Unternehmen mit validierten Zielen: Noch Ende 2022 belief sich die Zahl auf 2.080 Unternehmen mit Science-Based Targets (SBTs). 2023 stieg die Gesamtzahl auf 4.205 Unternehmen; dies ist ein Anstieg von 102%. Nach den aktuellen Zahlen Anfang August 2024…
New Releases of the SBTi Back in autumn 2022 the Beyond Value Chain Mitigation (BVCM) guideline was announced by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and now it is finally here, serving as a further cornerstone of the SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard. In February 2024 the SBTi published two BVCM reports: The first report (Above…
EU plans more investment for clean technologies in Europe The European Union is committed to address climate change and has set ambitious climate goals, including becoming climate neutral by 2050. One of their action to decarbonize the EU is the Net Zero Industry Act. The act, introduced 16th March, is an initiative stemming from the…
On March 20, 2023, the IPCC’s overarching final report, the AR6 Synthesis Report, was released, and again emphasized the urgency of climate action[1]. To address this concern, many companies have adopted sustainability strategies to reduce their environmental impact and become more socially responsible. One such strategy is the adoption of science-based targets. Science-based targets and…
The Race to 1.5°C started More and more companies are setting net-zero targets in line with 1.5°C by the SBTi. Since the last two years, the number of participating companies has more than doubled each year. In particular, European companies are leading the way.[1] As part of the publication of the Net Zero standard, four…
Eine erfolgreiche Klimastrategie ermöglicht zum einen die Reduktion der Umweltauswirkung eines Unternehmens und zum anderen die Adaption des Unternehmens an die Risiken des Klimawandels. Herausforderung Klimawandel Der sich verschärfende Klimawandel stellt die Unternehmen vermehrt vor Herausforderungen. Nicht nur ändern sich die Anforderungen von Geschäftspartnern und Kunden (z. B. ein gutes Rating bei CDP), auch üben…
What does ESG stand for? The abbreviation ESG has become indispensable in today’s world, as companies are increasingly focusing on an ESG strategy and ESG criteria. E stands for Environment, S for Social, and G for Governance. The basic idea is to align the entire company structure and culture as well as its business models…