Targets approved by SBTi: what Mitsidi’s validation represents for science-based decarbonization

Mitsidi has had its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets approved by the

Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a global initiative that establishes technical criteria to align corporate actions with climate science.

The validation confirms that the company's targets are aligned with the 1.5°C trajectory, considered the most ambitious level currently recognized to limit the impacts of climate change.

As part of this commitment, Mitsidi establishes the maintenance of zero emissions in Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030, in addition to measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions, considering 2022 as the base year.

What are science-based targets (SBTi)

Science-based targets are emission reduction goals structured according to scientific criteria, based on what is necessary to limit global warming.

The Science Based Targets initiative defines methodologies, parameters, and deadlines that guide companies in building these targets, in addition to performing independent validation of the submitted proposals.

This process ensures that the commitments made are aligned with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, especially regarding the limitation of the global temperature increase.

What it means to have targets approved by SBTi

The approval of a target by SBTi indicates that it has been evaluated based on rigorous technical criteria and considered consistent with the decarbonization trajectories defined by science.

In practice, this means that:

✓ the target has adequate scope and coverage;

✓ reduction levels are aligned with climate requirements;

✓ the defined deadlines are compatible with mitigation scenarios.

It is important to highlight that validation refers to the established targets, and not to the conclusion of the decarbonization journey. Implementation and monitoring remain fundamental stages.

Why 1.5°C alignment is relevant

Alignment with 1.5°C represents the most demanding scenario among the parameters currently adopted for defining corporate climate targets.

This level of ambition is associated with the need for rapid and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions over the coming decades.

By having its targets classified at this level, Mitsidi demonstrates adherence to the most rigorous criteria available, reinforcing the technical consistency of its strategy.

What changes in practice for companies

The validation of targets by SBTi should not be interpreted as an end point, but as a milestone within a continuous process.

Among the main developments, the following stand out:

✓ the need to integrate the climate agenda into the business strategy;

✓ the strengthening of emission monitoring and management processes;

✓ the expansion of focus on indirect emissions (Scope 3);

✓ increased transparency in communication with stakeholders.

This set of factors contributes to a more structured and consistent approach to decarbonization.

Coherence between strategy and communication

One of the recurring challenges in the context of corporate sustainability is the difference between what is communicated and what is actually structured in technical terms.

Validation by the Science Based Targets initiative helps to reduce this risk by requiring precision in the definition of targets and clarity in their communication.

This also implies responsibility in how information is disclosed, avoiding misinterpretations or claims that exceed the validated scope.

Mitsidi's performance

Mitsidi works with consultancy, research, training, and solution development focused on sustainability, energy efficiency, and decarbonization.

The approval of its targets by SBTi reinforces the technical consistency of its operations and its ability to support companies and organizations in structuring strategies aligned with climate science.

A movement that tends to consolidate

The validation of targets by initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative tends to become increasingly relevant in the corporate context.

The demand for greater transparency, consistency, and alignment with technical criteria is being expanded by investors, customers, and other stakeholders.

In this scenario, adopting science-based targets represents not only a differentiator but a structural element for managing the climate agenda.

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The approval of Mitsidi's targets by SBTi represents an important step in its decarbonization trajectory, consolidating the alignment of its strategy with internationally recognized criteria.

More than an institutional milestone, it is a structured commitment that demands continuity, monitoring, and evolution over time.

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This content was developed by the Mitsidi content team based on the company’s experience in sustainability, energy efficiency, and decarbonization projects. The materials published in this section are prepared by the editorial team and reviewed by Mitsidi’s technical specialists.

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