Indian SBTi Science-Based Targets for Carbon Reduction — SBTi Net-Zero Standard + SDA + GHG Protocol

Indian SBTi target validation requires Scope 1+2 -42 % by 2030 + -90 % by 2050 + Scope 3 -25 % intensity + -90 % absolute. India 120 SBTi-committed (2024) → 500 (2030 target). MEP investment ₹185-2850 Cr per major corporation. SBTi Corporate Net-Zero + SDA + GHG Protocol + ISO 14064 + ISO 14068 + UNFCCC govern. Three failures: 1.5°C target without 2030 + 2050 dual-milestone, Scope 3 ignored (70-85 % MEP emissions), > 10 % carbon-offset reliance failing SBTi.

Indian SBTi science-based carbon targets framework

SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) — partnership CDP + UN Global Compact + WRI + WWF. SBTi validates corporate carbon targets aligned with 1.5°C Paris Agreement. India 100+ companies SBTi-committed (Mahindra + Tata + Infosys + Wipro + Reliance + Adani + Asian Paints + ITC + Larsen Toubro). Standards stack — SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard 2021 + 2024 update + SBTi Sectoral Decarbonisation Approach SDA + GHG Protocol + ISO 14064 + ISO 14068-1 (carbon neutrality) + PAS 2060 + UNFCCC + Race to Zero.

Indian large corporation SBTi target validation MEP scope

Three Indian SBTi failures

1. 1.5°C-aligned target without near-term milestone — SBTi requires 2030 + 2050 targets. Indian companies sometimes commit only to 2070 (India NDC date) — fails SBTi validation. Specify 2030 + 2050 dual-milestone per SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard.
2. Scope 3 ignored (most material for MEP service-providers) — for MEP consultancies + EPC + manufacturers, Scope 3 is 70-85 % of total emissions. Indian companies skip + face SBTi rejection.
3. Carbon offsets > 10 % of target — SBTi disallows — SBTi limits offsets to 10 % residual emissions in net-zero year. Indian companies sometimes plan 30-50 % offset reliance — fails SBTi.