SBTi's New Corporate Net-Zero Standard CNZS V2.0: What You Need to Know

SBTi's New Corporate Net-Zero Standard CNZS V2.0: What You Need to Know

Is your net-zero target still built the way SBTi now expects?

CNZS V2.0 doesn't just tighten the rules, it changes what a credible target actually looks like. Scope 1 now stands alone instead of riding on Scope 2's coattails. Scope 2 targets have to be tracked on a location-based basis, which means a company can be fully covered on certificates and still be off track. And the EACs and PPAs many companies have relied on for years now face stricter "near, new, now" integrity criteria before they count toward anything.

This white paper walks through what changed, category by category, category classification, target-setting options for Scope 1, 2 and 3, the shift in how market instruments are assessed, and the new governance and assurance requirements that turn target-setting into a recurring, board-level accountability cycle rather than a one-time exercise. It also covers what's still open, the submission deadlines that determine which standard applies to you, and what V1.3.1 holders can already start benefiting from before they formally transition.

It's built for sustainability and energy procurement teams who need to know exactly what's different, not just that something is.

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