In March 2025, the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) published an initial draft of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard for public consultation. Companies setting SBTi targets publicly commit to reaching net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.The public consultation survey closes on 1 June 2025; the draft standards will then undergo technical review and refinement, pilot testing, followed by a second public consultation.

Division of GHG reduction targets into Scope 1 and 2, dual Scope 2 target reporting with location- and market-based methods and either a zero-carbon electricity target, spatial and time matching, as well as additionality criteria, are suggested to be required or recommended for corporates.