Putting Science-Based Targets for Nature into Practice
SBTs for Nature 2.0: Free online training series
Ready to get started with science-based targets for nature, or take the next step?
Register for the Science Based Targets Network’s free training series, led by SBTN’s technical experts, to build the knowledge and confidence to assess and prioritize impacts on nature, set credible targets and take action.
The recent release of Science-Based Targets for Nature 2.0 offers companies more practical and flexible ways to begin and advance their target-setting journey, while maintaining the scientific rigor and place-based approach that underpin credible targets. Running from January to April 2027, the series will help you understand the why, the what and the how behind the updated resources.
What you'll gain
- Making the business case: Understand the value of science-based targets for nature and how to make the case to leadership or clients.
- How to progress: Learn how to get started, build on existing work, and navigate SBTN’s updated methods — from assessment and prioritization to target-setting and action.
- Access to SBTN experts: Learn directly from SBTN’s technical teams how to apply the freshwater, land and ocean methods, navigate validation requirements, and access supporting tools and resources.
- Connections to other frameworks: Understand how SBTN complements TNFD and other nature-related approaches, helping companies build on existing assessments, disclosures and sustainability efforts.
Who should join?
Designed primarily for companies, the series also welcomes organizations that support and influence corporate action on nature.
- Companies starting or progressing through science-based target-setting, including those preparing for validation.
- Consultancies and service providers supporting companies in applying the SBTN methods.
- NGOs and partners helping companies take science-based action for nature.
- Financial institutions that join SBTN’s financial sector engagement program will also have access to this training series, alongside other activities to help them engage companies around science-based action.
Free and open to all
Sessions will be led by SBTN technical experts, with recordings available afterward.
Register now to receive the full schedule and joining details when available. Your responses will also help us tailor the series and connect you with relevant resources and support.
Register for the training seriesOther ways to get support
SBTN’s Corporate Engagement Program (CEP) has brought together companies and consultancies from around the world to help test and refine our methods.
With Science-Based Targets for Nature 2.0, we’re evolving the program to focus more directly on supporting companies as they progress toward setting science-based targets for nature.
While we develop the refreshed program, we encourage interested companies and other stakeholders to register for our SBTs 2.0 Training Series, where you can also indicate your interest in future CEP opportunities.
We’ll share further details as the program evolves.
SBTN is planning to introduce Accelerators: structured, time-bound programs that help companies move through the SBTN 2.0 methods to validated results.
Through Accelerators, small cohorts of companies and their consultants (where applicable) will receive tailored support from SBTN’s technical and validation teams to complete Steps 1, 2, or 3 and submit these milestones for validation.
SBTN Accelerators build on a model proven in our method validation pilots – peer learning and dedicated technical support – and expand this offering to a broader set of companies. We will set up cohorts based on demand. They may focus on a specific method step, sector, value chain, realm or geography.
What participation involves
- A fee to join the Accelerator, which covers dedicated technical support from SBTN’s method developers
- Validation fees, paid separately to the Accountability Accelerator, SBTN’s independent validation host
- Membership in SBTN’s Corporate Engagement Program (will be free to join)
- Weekly office hours
- Submitting completed work for validation within three months of the Accelerator ending
- Public communication of your participation in the Accelerator, and joining the Step Up for Nature initiative to share your next intended step on science-based targets for nature
Interested in exploring this opportunity further? Fill out this short survey to register your interest. Registering your interest does not commit your company to joining. The form takes about 3 minutes to complete.
Need extra hands on support on your company’s target-setting journey? Explore this list of service providers familiar with the target-setting methods.
SBTN collaborates with regional partners around the world to accelerate credible corporate action on nature. Partner-led regional initiatives build local capacity, support peer learning, and provide regional insights to inform SBTN’s global action.
Explore opportunities to get involved in your region here.