CORPORATE NET-ZERO STANDARD VERSION 2.0 SECOND PUBLIC CONSULTATION DRAFT: SURVEY QUESTIONS

Introduction

Welcome to the Science Based Targets initiative's (SBTi) public consultation survey. Thank you for taking part in the SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2 Second Public Consultation.

Following the Standard Operating Procedure for Development of SBTi Standards, this SBTi public consultation invites external stakeholders to provide feedback on the revised Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 draft. The goal of this consultation is to ensure the revised draft is clear, practical, and aligned with stakeholder needs.

Whether you complete the entire survey or focus on the sections most relevant to you, your feedback is critical to the development of the Standard and your input will help shape the final version of the document.

Getting started

This survey may take up to 2 hours to complete, but may take much less time, depending on the topics you choose to cover.
The consultation period will be open from November 6, 2025 until December 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT.
Your progress will be saved automatically as you complete the survey.
You can download a PDF version of the survey here to review offline before responding.
For definitions of technical terms, please reference the “Key Terms” section of the Standard, and the online SBTi Glossary.

Submitting your response

You will receive a confirmation once you submit your response.

You can also request a copy of your response by checking the box at the end of the survey.

Important: Please make sure to click “Submit” on the final page of the survey. Only submitted responses can be received and included in the consultation analysis. Responses that are not formally submitted cannot be taken into account.

Survey objectives

The main objectives of this consultation survey are to:

Gather stakeholder input on the Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2 Second Public Consultation draft to inform the development of the final version of the Standard.
Elicit feedback on key topics that have emerged through the development process to date.
Engage stakeholders to strengthen understanding, alignment, and support for the SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard revision.

Your feedback will directly inform the next revision of the Standard.

What to expect from the survey

Materials for reference:

We welcome all stakeholders with an interest in this project development to share valuable feedback on the Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Second Public Consultation Draft.

We also encourage you to refer to the following supplementary material:

Survey structure

The first section, “About you”, collects background information to help SBTi analyze feedback by stakeholder groups.
All subsequent questions are optional, but we encourage you to respond.
You will be asked to provide comments on key questions that are critical to informing the further development of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0.

How your input will be used

All feedback will be reviewed and analyzed by the SBTi and used to inform the next revision of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0.

Results of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Second Public Consultation will be published in an anonymized and aggregated format. Individual respondents will not be identified and all personal and identifying information will be removed. Answers to questions and written comments may be published.

Responses will be categorized by stakeholder type in order to support analysis. When analyzing the data, it is helpful for the SBTi to know which responses are from which stakeholder group, so we kindly ask you to provide us with information about your organization.

For details on how your data is handled, please refer to the Disclaimer and Data Privacy section below.

Please note

Feedback submitted outside of this survey, unclear or incomplete submissions, may not be reviewed or considered.
Respondents are encouraged to provide their own original input to the survey. While we recognize that AI tools may be used for translations or refinements, responses that appear to be entirely AI-generated or bot-generated without original input may not be considered by the SBTi. The SBTi reserves the right to exclude such submissions from analysis.

Need help?

If you have questions regarding this survey or the consultation process, please contact standards@sciencebasedtargets.org.

Thank you for your time and contribution to the development of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.

Your feedback is critical to ensuring that the revised Standard reflects the needs, experiences, and insights of the global stakeholder community. We look forward to receiving your responses.

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 Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Second Public Consultation, 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 consultation, 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 consultation 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, the Science Based Targets initiative (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.

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