The Science Based Targets Network Target Tracker is an online database designed to monitor and display the progress of companies in setting and validating science-based targets for nature. It serves as a central registry for corporate transparency, allowing stakeholders to identify which organisations are actively addressing their environmental impacts across land, freshwater, and biodiversity. For finance professionals, it provides a vital source of verified data to assess corporate alignment with global nature goals.

Organisation behind the tool

The tool is developed and maintained by the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN), a collaboration of over 80 environmental non-profit organisations and agencies. It operates as part of the Global Commons Alliance.

What the tool does

The tracker provides a public interface to monitor corporate engagement with SBTN’s target-setting framework. Key features include:

• A searchable directory of companies that have publicly committed to or validated nature-related targets.
• Status updates on company progress through the multi-step SBTN methodology (Assess, Prioritise, Measure, Set, and Disclose).
• Public disclosure of specific validated targets related to freshwater and land.
• Information on the scope and baseline of corporate nature commitments.

Target audience

The primary users include corporate sustainability officers, investors, financial analysts, policy makers, and civil society organisations interested in corporate environmental accountability.

Relevance to finance professionals

• Risk assessment – Identification of companies failing to address material nature-related risks, which may lead to operational disruptions or regulatory fines.
• ESG analysis – Provision of high-quality, science-aligned data to support nature-positive investment strategies and sustainability reporting.
• Market/commodity insights – Understanding which sectors and firms are leading in sustainable resource management, particularly regarding water and land usage.
• Investment context – Facilitating due diligence by verifying corporate claims against a rigorous, independent scientific framework.