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Science Based Targets Initiative

Also known as: Sbti

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a corporate climate action organization that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis.We develop standards, tools and guidance which allow companies to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions targets in line with what is needed to keep global heating below catastrophic levels a

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Activities & Mission

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a corporate climate action organization that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis.We develop standards, tools and guidance which allow companies to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions targets in line with what is needed to keep global heating below catastrophic levels a

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£22,199,368
Latest Expenditure
£9,882,497

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 35.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 14% of UK Research charities with income over £10M (sample: 98). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 78.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 27% of UK Research charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 22.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 19% of UK Research charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £16,553,769
Other Trading £5,591,839
Investments £53,760
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,796,700
Raising Funds £2,085,797
Governance £84,674
Grants to Institutions £365,483
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£22,199,368
£9,882,497£7,796,700£12,593,560£2,791,60038 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Science Based Targets Initiative

What does Science Based Targets Initiative do?

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a corporate climate action organization that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis.We develop standards, tools and guidance which allow companies to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions targets in line with what is needed to keep global heating below catastrophic levels a

How much income did Science Based Targets Initiative report in 2024?

Science Based Targets Initiative reported total income of £22.20m and reported expenditure of £9.88m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Science Based Targets Initiative?

Science Based Targets Initiative has a program ratio of 35.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Research charities with income over £10M (sample of 98 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Science Based Targets Initiative registered as a charity?

Science Based Targets Initiative was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 2023 as charity number 1205768. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Science Based Targets Initiative?

Science Based Targets Initiative is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Science Based Targets Initiative operate?

Science Based Targets Initiative operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Science Based Targets Initiative a registered charity?

Yes — Science Based Targets Initiative is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1205768.

Details

Address
66 LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS
LONDON
WC2A 3LH
Registration Date
16 November 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5225773
Charity Number
1205768

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Trustees

Aniruddha Dasgupta
Anna Elizabeth Turrell
Arun Kumar Nanda
FRANCESCO STARACE
Gonzalo Munoz Abogabir
Ivan Duque Marquez
Manuel Pulgar-Vidal
Maria Mendiluce Villanueva
Stacey Mitchell

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Sbti

Data & trust

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