Important Information for your Application

Thank you for your interest in joining the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Technical Council. This form enables us to gain an understanding of your expertise, experience, independence and the perspective you would bring. The following bullet points outline key information that we recommend reading before proceeding to the application questions.

Time: The form should take approximately 45 minutes to complete.

Application deadline: February 26, 2026, 23:59 PST

Be specific, especially when answering open-ended questions: In this form, we may ask for further detail on your professional background (e.g. your motivation or key technical experience), be clear, specific, and detailed in your responses so that we can assess you fairly and avoid overlooking relevant or key expertise.

Conflicts of interest: Respond to the conflict of interest questions transparently. Identifying a potential conflict does not necessarily disqualify you; it simply enables us to understand the context and determine whether any conflict of interest can be appropriately managed.

Please do not assume prior familiarity: We kindly ask that you briefly describe your role, key experience, and contributions in this form, even if you are well known in your field or have had previous involvement with SBTi, as the reviewers may not be familiar with your background. This helps us to ensure a fair and consistent assessment for all applicants.

AI-assisted screening: Due to the high volume of applications expected, we may use AI tools to aid in pre-screening and filtering of responses, for example for ranked/Likert scale question responses. All shortlisting and appointment decisions will be made by humans.

Selection process & timeline: Applicants who complete this form will first be long-listed and then shortlisted by the Technical Council Nominations Committee. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews (expected March–April 2026). Following the interviews, the NomCom will recommend a slate of nominees to the SBTi Board, which will make the final appointments. Appointed Technical Council members will be contacted by mid-May.

If you have any questions regarding this application, or face technical difficulties while completing this form, please contact tcapplications@sciencebasedtargets.org

Thank you for taking the time to apply.
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 submitted information and data will be used solely for the purposes of assessing your candidacy for the SBTi Technical Council and documenting the recruitment process, except where you have provided explicit consent for other uses. The SBTi shall retain information in accordance with its Data Privacy Policy, SBTi Standard Operating Procedure for Development of Standards, or any regulatory or legislative requirements.

We collect, handle, and safeguard the information provided within this application form in the following way:
  • The data collected is used exclusively for the purpose of this application, including the evaluation and analysis of submissions.
  • Your personal data will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We will not disclose your personal information.
  • 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 application.

The information (including data) contained in this application form 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 application form.

“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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