Cycles, not a single deadline
SBTi v2 lands through cyclical validation rather than a single switch over date. Existing targets remain valid through their current cycle. Most companies meet v2 expectations at their next submission or renewal, with key milestones falling in 2027 and 2028.
The practical question is not "is v2 live yet?". It is "how soon does our cycle land, and what do we want in place by then?".
From last minute scramble to a paced plan
Old way
A push in the months before submission, gaps in supplier data and a thin transition plan.
New way
Evidence and supplier data flowing through the year, with the validation pack a side effect of business as usual.
A paced readiness plan
- Confirm your category and target cycle window.
- Lock in the Scope 3 categories that drive your footprint.
- Start supplier data work with the highest impact suppliers.
- Build the evidence pack iteratively, not as a one off project.
- Tie the transition plan to live procurement decisions.
Frequently asked questions
When does SBTi v2 apply?+
SBTi v2 applies in cycles. Most companies meet v2 expectations at their next target submission or renewal, with key milestones from 2027 and 2028. The diagnostic shows how urgent your specific cycle is.
Do we need to update our targets now?+
Existing targets remain valid through their current cycle. The work to prepare for v2 (evidence, supplier data, transition plan) is best started well before the renewal window.
What changes at validation under v2?+
Stronger expectations around Scope 3 coverage, supplier specific data, transition plans and assurance. The shape of the target itself depends on category and your starting point.
How do we use the time between now and renewal?+
Lock in your highest impact Scope 3 categories, start the supplier data work, and build the evidence pack iteratively. A short readiness assessment gives you the action plan to sequence the work.
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