October 2025 Newsletter

Turn ambition into impact with SBTN’s new initiative

Dear Colleague, 

Last month, we announced new accelerated pathways that help companies get started faster with science-based targets for nature and scale their action over time. 

Today, we take the next step by inviting companies to Step Up for Nature.

In this new initiative, companies collectively signal their ambition for credible nature action through science-based targets. To participate, companies share their next intended milestone and timeline toward setting targets – demonstrating  momentum for measurable, science-based progress.

By stepping up together, leading companies send a clear signal that, even in uncertain times, business is moving forward with integrity and momentum toward global goals for nature. With the 2026 Global Stocktake approaching next year, this initiative will demonstrate how companies are helping deliver measurable outcomes for nature – putting the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework into action.

We are also pleased to share that the Accountability Accelerator, our independent validation host, is supporting this launch by offering the first 25 companies to submit work for validation through Step Up for Nature a 50% reduction in validation service fees. 

When companies act for nature, they act for their own resilience. I hope you’ll join us in turning ambition into impact through Step Up for Nature.

Continue reading below for more highlights from the network.

All my best,

Erin Billman
CEO
Science Based Targets Network

Other news from the network

IUCN World Conservation Congress and Nature Positive

SBTN participated in a range of events at the IUCN World Conservation Congress earlier this month, including the Nature Pavilion hosted by Nature Positive Institute. Watch their wrap-up film to catch some key insights from the events. To continue the conversation on nature-positive outcomes, NPI has launched a survey to shape forthcoming guidance on ‘Nature Positive’ practices. 

Leading Voices on Nature at Climate Week 

In case you missed it, watch the recording of our Climate Week NYC session: Business Leadership through Science-Based Targets. This energizing session spotlit companies taking action now – distilling their insights and advice for those earlier in the journey. 

Heading to COP30 in Brazil? 

SBTN will be represented at COP30 by our partners including through the Global Commons Alliance. Read about what to expect at COP30 from Nature4Climate and tips on how to integrate nature advocacy into your climate discussions from Business for Nature. 

Looking to speak about science-based targets for nature during an event? Connect with communications@sbtnetwork.org for resources to support you.

Latest SBTN Partner Reports

Here are some of the latest resources from SBTN partners to support your work on credible action for nature: 

• Business for Nature: It’s Now for Nature Pulse shows how companies prioritize nature in their strategies, with lessons on what’s working, where challenges remain, and how businesses can use nature to remain competitive.
• Ceres: The Economic Cost of Nature Loss finds that under a business-as-usual path, the five key drivers of nature loss have the potential to cost these eight sectors up to $430 billion per year, globally. Left unchecked, these costs could add up to $2.15 trillion in just five years.
• The Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures’ first Status Report contributes to the tracking of global market progress and provides insights into the application and implementation of nature-related assessment and reporting.