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July 11, 2025 • Lexi Concannon

Understanding the Bill’s impact on corporate climate action

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SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0 Explained: Essential Updates for Corporate Climate Goals SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0: Critical Changes Impacting Corporate Climate Strategies Why These Headlines Work Primary keywords (“SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0,” “corporate climate targets,” “updates”) are placed at the beginning for better search visibility. Concise and clear: Each headline is under 70 characters, reducing the risk of truncation in search results. Actionable and specific: Phrases like “Key Changes,” “Major Updates,” and “Explained” match search intent and attract clicks. Avoids ambiguity: Clearly states the article is about the new draft standard and its impact on companies. Tips for Further Optimization Use the most relevant keyword for your audience (e.g., “SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0” or “corporate climate targets”). Consider adding the year for freshness if your audience values up-to-date content (e.g., “2025”). Match the headline to the article’s main focus—if the emphasis is on practical implications, highlight that. Example Final Headline: SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0: Key Updates for Corporate Climate Targets in 2025 This headline is keyword-rich, clear, and tailored for both search engines and readers. Save this thread as a Space Organize your research by saving context for future searches What about this headline? "What the SBTi Net-Zero Standard Draft V2.0 Updates Could Mean for Corporate Climate Targets" Review of Your Headline Your headline: What the SBTi Net-Zero Standard Draft V2.0 Updates Could Mean for Corporate Climate Targets Strengths Clarity: The headline clearly signals that the article will explain the implications of the SBTi Net-Zero Standard Draft V2.0 for corporate climate targets. Relevance: It includes important keywords such as “SBTi Net-Zero Standard,” “Draft V2.0,” and “Corporate Climate Targets,” which are highly relevant for SEO in the sustainability and climate action space. Intent: The phrase “Could Mean for” suggests an analysis or interpretation, which can attract readers looking for actionable insights. Opportunities for Improvement Length: The headline is a bit long (over 70 characters), which may lead to truncation in search results and reduce click-through rates. Keyword Placement: Placing the primary keyword (“SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0”) closer to the beginning can improve SEO performance. Actionability: Using more direct or active language (e.g., “Key Impacts,” “How Updates Affect,” “What’s Changing”) can make the headline more compelling and clickable. Optimized Alternatives Here are some refined headline options that maintain your intent while enhancing SEO and engagement: SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0: What the Draft Updates Mean for Corporate Climate Targets How SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0 Updates Impact Corporate Climate Targets SBTi Net-Zero Standard Draft V2.0: Key Changes and Their Impact on Corporate Climate Targets Corporate Climate Targets: Implications of SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0 Updates Best Practices to Consider Keep it under 70 characters to avoid truncation in search results. Lead with the primary keyword for better search visibility. Be specific about the value—clarify whether the article explains, analyzes, or lists key changes. Summary Your headline is clear and relevant, but tightening the language and moving the main keyword to the front will improve both SEO and reader engagement. Consider one of the optimized alternatives above for maximum impact. Related How will the new SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0 influence corporate climate commitments What are the key changes in scope 3 emissions targets in the draft V2 standard Why does the draft standard emphasize flexibility for companies in emerging economies How might tracking and communication requirements improve accountability under V2 What impact could simplified rules for SMEs have on global climate action efforts
July 8, 2025 • Katie Hirthler

Proposed SBTi changes could both ease and increase challenges for companies in accessing emissions reduction solutions

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July 27, 2023 • 3Degrees Staff

As a global climate solutions provider, 3Degrees helps organizations achieve renewable energy and decarbonization goals. With a full suite of solutions for addressing emissions of all scopes, their climate consultancy team partnered with Sweep to offer clients a carbon management software solution.  This partnership strengthens 3Degrees’ goal setting, greenhouse gas (GHG) footprinting, carbon credit strategy, […]

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May 19, 2023 • 3Degrees Staff

From April 2023 onward, any organization setting emission reduction targets in line with the SBTi framework must set a Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) Science-Based Target to comply with SBTi’s new FLAG guidance, with special requirements for companies that have considerable emissions from FLAG activities. Companies will need to review the crucial pieces of information […]

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January 11, 2022 • 3Degrees Staff

To address the growing climate crisis, more organizations than ever before are setting climate goals, such as net zero, carbon neutrality, or SBTi goals. But committing to reach net zero emissions and executing on climate goals are two very different things. In this free “Journey to Zero” white paper, we’ll discuss how organizations can embrace […]

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December 16, 2021 • 3Degrees Staff

Learn how 3Degrees helped Freshpet understand its GHG footprint and implement decarbonization initiatives to address its impact.

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November 29, 2021 • Maya Kelty

COP26 negotiations surfaced both praise for and criticism of the role carbon markets can play in achieving the Paris Agreement climate objectives. Some environmental advocates at the recent meeting, including Greenpeace, made clear their strong disapproval of carbon credits and warned that these markets could undermine global climate goals. Such positions can result in either/or […]

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November 29, 2021 • Gina Mateo

In this joint webinar with CDP, Elizabeth Geller, Director, Energy and Climate Practice at 3Degrees interviews Audrey Waldrop, Sustainability Manager at Blue Bottle Coffee to explore Blue Bottle Coffee’s approach to quantifying its emissions and its evolving emissions reductions strategy. This one-hour webinar recording provides practical guidance for how organizations can get started, make quick […]

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October 28, 2021 • 3Degrees Staff

As organizations around the world take action to address climate change, many are committing to ambitious climate goals, including net zero carbon emissions, carbon neutrality and science-based targets. However, knowing the proper steps to take to achieve climate goals can sometimes be a challenge, particularly as it relates to scope 3 value chain emissions. Value […]

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September 27, 2021 • Gina Mateo

Katherine Canoy, Director, Energy and Climate Practice at 3Degrees leads an engaging discussion with sustainability trailblazers Maud Texier, Head of Energy Development, Data centers at Google, Roberta Barbieri, VP, Global Sustainability at PepsiCo, and Winston Chen, Global Renewable Energy Program Manager at Mars. Watch this video from VERGE Net Zero 2021 as these ambitious leaders […]

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August 24, 2021 • Gina Mateo

Kelly Rytel, Director in 3Degrees’ Energy and Climate Practice sits down with Pete May, President of GreenBiz as part of the VERGE Net Zero conference to discuss practical approaches organizations can take to assess their climate opportunities and make fast progress on their path to net zero emissions. Watch the video

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August 6, 2021 • 3Degrees Staff

Across the OEM motor vehicle aftersales space, transportation is a significant spend – approximately 7-8%(1) of sales. Further, the transportation sector has now surpassed the power sector as the largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the United States, responsible for over 29%(2) of total emissions within the U.S., and 24%(3) globally. This trend largely is driven by […]

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