Understand which rules apply, build scope-specific targets, plan implementation, and report progress through each five-year target cycle.
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Evidence and a next cycle
Published
11 June 2026
Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0
Effective
1 February 2027
V2 validation services open
Mandatory
1 February 2028
For all new submissions
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Explore · The five-year loop
Version 2.0 connects target setting with implementation, annual reporting and an end-of-cycle assessment. The company then uses the latest information to begin the next target cycle.
Put accountability at the highest governing body and maintain a strategy-linked transition plan.
2 criteriaDefine boundaries, select current data, identify emissions-intensive activities, assure and recalculate.
6 criteriaSet scope-specific near-term targets, optional long-term and net-zero targets, and maintain them over time.
12 criteriaAct closest to the emissions source first, then use activity-pool or sector action with integrity safeguards.
15 criteriaReport annually, explain barriers, and complete an evidence-based assessment at the end of each cycle.
2 criteriaGovern voluntary climate contributions today and prepare for future removals and residual-emissions neutralization.
9 criteriaTransition dates
V2.0 published
The final Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 was released.
V2.0 validation opens
SBTi Services begins accepting submissions against Version 2.0.
V1.3.1 submissions close
Final day for eligible new submissions using Version 1.3.1.
V2.0 becomes mandatory
All submitting companies must use Version 2.0 from this date.
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Decide · Table 2
Category A and B use different minimum requirements. This calculator implements the complete threshold structure rather than relying on turnover alone.
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Decide · CNZS-C14 and C15
Under V2, the key screen is category by category. A category representing at least 5% of total Scope 3 emissions is significant and requires attention in the target boundary for Category A companies.
Purchased goods and services
Capital goods
Fuel- and energy-related activities
Upstream transportation and distribution
Waste generated in operations
Business travel
Employee commuting
Upstream leased assets
Downstream transportation and distribution
Processing of sold products
Use of sold products
End-of-life treatment of sold products
Downstream leased assets
Franchises
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Decision finder · 46 criteria
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The highest governing body should formally approve the targets, accept accountability for them, and maintain governance that oversees delivery.
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Independent Greentryst summary · confirm against CNZS-C1
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