Introduction
We appreciate your interest in participating in the SBTi Power Sector Net-Zero Standard Pilot Testing. This application survey helps us gather key information about your organization, capacity, and relevance to the pilot testing. The objective is to select participants who are well-positioned to trial the proposed approach and provide constructive, experience-based feedback.
The draft Power Standard builds on, and will replace the SBTi Quick Start Guide for Electric Utilities (2020), expanding its scope to cover a more comprehensive list of sector activities and emission sources across the sector’s value chains, including power generation, electricity transmission and distribution, electricity storage, trade and retail. The main output of this project is the SBTi Power Sector Net-Zero Standard, supported by the following deliverables (drafts from first Public consultation subject to changes):
We appreciate your interest in participating in the SBTi Power Sector Net-Zero Standard Pilot Testing. This application survey helps us gather key information about your organization, capacity, and relevance to the pilot testing. The objective is to select participants who are well-positioned to trial the proposed approach and provide constructive, experience-based feedback.
The draft Power Standard builds on, and will replace the SBTi Quick Start Guide for Electric Utilities (2020), expanding its scope to cover a more comprehensive list of sector activities and emission sources across the sector’s value chains, including power generation, electricity transmission and distribution, electricity storage, trade and retail. The main output of this project is the SBTi Power Sector Net-Zero Standard, supported by the following deliverables (drafts from first Public consultation subject to changes):
- SBTi Power Sector Standard Target-setting Tool
- Synthesis Report: Power Sector Pathway
- Synthesis Report: Power Sector Metrics and Methods
The objective of this pilot test is to thoroughly test the understanding and feasibility of implementation of the draft Power Sector Sector Net-Zero Standard, in particular:
- Ensure the SBTi Power Sector Net-Zero Standard and Target-setting Tool are robust, clear and practical.
- Identify any challenges for implementing the SBTi Power Sector Net-Zero Standard across the four key business activities within the Standard’s scope.
- Inform the development of SBTi Power Sector Net-Zero Standard final draft before it is sent for approval.
- Test the feasibility of validating companies against the standard and the clarity of the written requirements.
For terms, definitions and guidance on the metrics referenced in this survey please refer to the SBTi Power Sector Net-Zero Standard first consultation draft (available here). Please note that the Power Standard draft is subject to changes based on feedback from the first public consultation. Further details on the SBTi Power Sector Net-Zero Standard development project can be found in the Project Terms of Reference here or in the project’s website.
A downloadable PDF version of the survey is available here. Completing this survey should take no more than 20 minutes. Please submit your responses before the deadline of 11:59 PM PT on January 16, 2026.
You’ll receive a confirmation as soon as your submission is received. We will analyze and consider all applications submitted and will inform successful candidates via email.
Additional materials outlining the pilot objectives and scope are available in the Pilot Testing Terms of Reference. If you have any questions regarding the SBTi Power Sector Net-Zero Standard Pilot Testing application, please contact the project team at powersector@sciencebasedtargets.org.
Disclaimer and data privacy
Please note that any personal data you provide will remain confidential and will be processed in accordance with all relevant SBTi policies, including but not limited to Data Privacy Policy and all relevant and applicable data protection and data privacy regulations and legislation. All information collected by the SBTi will be used solely for the purposes of this SBTi Power Sector Net-Zero Standard Pilot Testing application, except where participants have provided explicit consent for other uses. The SBTi shall retain information in accordance with its Data Privacy Policy, Standard Operating Procedure, or any regulatory or legislative requirements.
We collect, handle, and safeguard the information provided within this survey in the following way:
A downloadable PDF version of the survey is available here. Completing this survey should take no more than 20 minutes. Please submit your responses before the deadline of 11:59 PM PT on January 16, 2026.
You’ll receive a confirmation as soon as your submission is received. We will analyze and consider all applications submitted and will inform successful candidates via email.
Additional materials outlining the pilot objectives and scope are available in the Pilot Testing Terms of Reference. If you have any questions regarding the SBTi Power Sector Net-Zero Standard Pilot Testing application, please contact the project team at powersector@sciencebasedtargets.org.
Disclaimer and data privacy
Please note that any personal data you provide will remain confidential and will be processed in accordance with all relevant SBTi policies, including but not limited to Data Privacy Policy and all relevant and applicable data protection and data privacy regulations and legislation. All information collected by the SBTi will be used solely for the purposes of this SBTi Power Sector Net-Zero Standard Pilot Testing application, except where participants have provided explicit consent for other uses. The SBTi shall retain information in accordance with its Data Privacy Policy, Standard Operating Procedure, or any regulatory or legislative requirements.
We collect, handle, and safeguard the information provided within this survey in the following way:
- The data collected is used exclusively for the purpose of this Pilot Test process, including the evaluation and analysis of submissions.
- 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 Pilot Test process unless a longer retention period is necessary for legitimate research and compliance purposes.
- Any information or data that is published based on submissions will be anonymized.
Although reasonable care was taken in the preparation of this survey, SBTi affirms that the survey is provided without warranty, either expressed or implied, of accuracy, completeness or fitness for purpose. The SBTi hereby further disclaims any liability, direct or indirect, for damages or loss relating to the use of this survey to the fullest extent permitted by law.
The information (including data) contained in this survey is not intended to constitute or form the basis of any advice (financial or otherwise). The SBTi does not accept any liability for any claim or loss arising from any use of or reliance on any data or information within this survey.
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The information (including data) contained in this survey is not intended to constitute or form the basis of any advice (financial or otherwise). The SBTi does not accept any liability for any claim or loss arising from any use of or reliance on any data or information within this survey.
The contents of this survey are protected by copyright. Information or material from this survey may be reproduced only in unaltered form for personal, non-commercial use. All other rights are reserved. Information or material used from this survey may be used only for the purposes of private study, research, criticism, or review permitted under the Copyright Designs & Patents Act 1988 as amended from time to time ('Copyright Act'). Any reproduction permitted in accordance with the Copyright Act shall acknowledge this survey as the source of any selected passage, extract, diagram, content or other information.
“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.
© SBTi 2025