SBTN Corporate Case Studies Library
A collection of practical case studies detailing how leading companies apply the Science Based Targets Network framework to set science-based targets for nature, land, and freshwater.
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OVERVIEW
The SBTN Corporate Case Studies Library is a repository of real-world applications of the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) methods for nature. It documents how various companies have piloted or implemented the SBTN framework to assess their environmental impacts and set science-based targets beyond climate, specifically focusing on land and freshwater. For finance professionals, these case studies provide practical evidence of how nature-related risk assessment and target-setting methodologies are being integrated into corporate strategy.
Organisation behind the tool
The library is maintained by the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN), a collaboration of over 80 non-profit and mission-driven organisations working to provide companies and cities with the guidance to operate within planetary boundaries.
What the tool does
- Provides detailed reports on corporate pilots of the SBTN 5-step framework (Assess, Prioritise, Measure, Set, Disclose).
- Offers insights into specific environmental realms including freshwater, land, and biodiversity.
- Analyses the business value, challenges, and lessons learned from early adopters of nature-based targets.
- Categorises examples by sector and implementation stage to assist peer-to-peer learning.
Target audience
The primary audience includes corporate sustainability leads, environmental practitioners, policymakers, and financial analysts seeking to understand the feasibility and outcomes of nature-related target setting.
Relevance to finance professionals
- Risk assessment – Understands how companies identify material nature-related risks across their value chains using standardised science-based methodologies.
- ESG analysis – Provides benchmarks for evaluating the quality and rigour of a company’s nature-related commitments and disclosure practices.
- Investment context – Identifies sector-specific environmental trends and the operational shifts required for companies to align with global nature goals.
- Market insights – Offers tangible examples of how companies manage natural capital dependencies in sectors like agriculture, retail, and manufacturing.
