The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), renowned for setting ambitious climate benchmarks, has stirred significant discourse in the corporate and environmental sectors with its recent proposal to include carbon credits for offsetting Scope 3 emissions. This move, aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation of value chains, has not only brought new opportunities but also ignited fierce internal and external backlash. Here, we explore the implications of this decision and the varied reactions it has provoked.
