SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2 Pilot Test Phase 1: Company Survey |
About the Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2 Pilot Test
The Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2 pilot test is a unique opportunity for companies to help strengthen and direct a Standard that works for businesses and accelerates climate action. This key step in the development process aims to ensure the Standard is effective, feasible, and clear by incorporating real-world insights and implementation experience.
The pilot test is open to established companies from all sectors and regions. It will be conducted in two sequential phases, which combine broad input collection with in-depth, practical testing by selected companies.
Pilot Test Phase 1: Company Survey (this survey)
The first phase of the pilot test involves a comprehensive company survey. The aim is to:
- Collect insights from a broader sample of companies beyond those participating in Phase 2.
- Gather input to refine the draft Standard, bringing it closer to a finalized version that is robust and practical.
- Assess organizational interest in participating in Phase 2.
The survey will be open from June 16 to August 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT. It will take approximately 2 hours to complete.
Pilot Test Phase 2: Company Submission
Phase 2 of the pilot test involves a structured trial and data submission by selected companies. This phase will focus on testing a close-to-final version of the draft Standard or specific components of it. By using real-world data selected companies will help:
- Identify implementation challenges.
- Validate methodological assumptions underpinning the Standard.
- Inform the final iteration of the draft Standard through detailed feedback.
Phase 2 is expected to run during Q3 2025. Participation in Phase 1 (completing this survey) does not commit companies to participate in Phase 2 of the pilot test. However, completing this Phase 1 survey is required to be considered for Phase 2.
To ensure a diverse and representative sample, the project team will evaluate applications for the second phase of the pilot test to ensure diversity across emissions profiles, geographies, sectors, business models, and company sizes.
Read the Terms of Reference for further details on the Phase 2 pilot test, including the pilot’s process, participant expectations, timeline, objectives and selection criteria.
Information for Company Survey Participants (Pilot Test Phase 1)
This survey is the first phase of company pilot testing for the draft Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2. Through this survey, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) will collect insights that will be used to inform the next version of the draft Standard.
We encourage companies to participate and share their perspectives, whether or not you plan to participate in Phase 2. Your feedback is valuable in helping us understand how the draft Standard aligns with real-world business contexts. If you do not wish to participate in Phase 2, simply select ‘No’ in question 97.
If your company completes the survey and indicates interest in participating in Phase 2, the survey will also serve as your application form to participate.
All survey questions are optional, but we encourage you to complete as much of the survey as possible. Feedback and consultation are critical to developing a Standard that is effective for businesses and accelerates climate action.
Please note: SurveyMonkey automatically saves your responses, so you can return to complete the survey later if needed. To ensure your input is recorded, please make sure to click 'Submit' once you’ve completed the survey.
Please note: SurveyMonkey automatically saves your responses, so you can return to complete the survey later if needed. To ensure your input is recorded, please make sure to click 'Submit' once you’ve completed the survey.
Respondents are encouraged to provide their own original inputs to the survey. While we recognize that AI tools may be used for translations or refinements, responses that are entirely AI-generated or bot-generated without original input may be subject to further review and potential exclusion from the analysis. The SBTi reserves the right to exclude submissions that it reasonably deems to be entirely AI- or bot-generated from analysis.
The Company Survey will be open for 60 days, from June 16, 2025 to August 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT.
Please find a PDF version of the Company Survey questions here.
For questions about pilot testing, please contact standards@sciencebasedtargets.org.
Stakeholders are strongly encouraged to submit their feedback via the official survey, which is the primary channel through which submissions will be reviewed and analyzed. In cases where stakeholders are submitting feedback that cannot reasonably be submitted through the online survey, these may be sent to standards@sciencebasedtargets.org. When providing feedback by email, please ensure that each comment clearly references the relevant question of the survey.
Please note that feedback submitted outside the official consultation channels and unclear or incomplete submissions may not be reviewed or considered as part of the consultation process.
Survey Participant Requirements
Reading the Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2 Draft is not required to complete this survey. However, you can review the draft here and access additional resources here.
To answer the survey, respondents should have knowledge of and gather data supporting data about your company’s profile, emissions footprint and decarbonization activities (split across scope 1, scope 2, scope 3, removals, and BVCM).
Disclaimer and Data Privacy
Please note that all submitted information and data will be treated with respect for your privacy in compliance with SBTi's privacy policy and applicable privacy laws and regulations.
We collect, handle, and safeguard the information provided within this survey in the following way:
The Company Survey will be open for 60 days, from June 16, 2025 to August 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT.
Please find a PDF version of the Company Survey questions here.
For questions about pilot testing, please contact standards@sciencebasedtargets.org.
Stakeholders are strongly encouraged to submit their feedback via the official survey, which is the primary channel through which submissions will be reviewed and analyzed. In cases where stakeholders are submitting feedback that cannot reasonably be submitted through the online survey, these may be sent to standards@sciencebasedtargets.org. When providing feedback by email, please ensure that each comment clearly references the relevant question of the survey.
Please note that feedback submitted outside the official consultation channels and unclear or incomplete submissions may not be reviewed or considered as part of the consultation process.
Survey Participant Requirements
Reading the Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2 Draft is not required to complete this survey. However, you can review the draft here and access additional resources here.
To answer the survey, respondents should have knowledge of and gather data supporting data about your company’s profile, emissions footprint and decarbonization activities (split across scope 1, scope 2, scope 3, removals, and BVCM).
Disclaimer and Data Privacy
Please note that all submitted information and data will be treated with respect for your privacy in compliance with SBTi's privacy policy and applicable privacy laws and regulations.
We collect, handle, and safeguard the information provided within this survey in the following way:
- The data collected will be used to both inform the drafting of the Corporate Net Zero Standard V2.0 as well as to evaluate applications to participate in Corporate Net Zero Standard company pilot-testing. It may also be used to contact you regarding your submission.
- Your personal data will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We will not disclose your personal information without your explicit consent.
- We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We are committed to maintaining the security and integrity of all data collected.
- We will retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this survey unless a longer retention period is necessary for legitimate research purposes.
- Any insights or analysis published based on submissions will be anonymized and published in aggregate format (individual submissions will not be published).
“Science Based Targets initiative” and “SBTi” refer to the Science Based Targets initiative, a private company registered in England number 14960097 and registered as a UK Charity number 1205768.
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