Free Webinar: 'SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard Ver2.0 (Second Draft) | Key Changes and Actions Companies Should Take Now'

Bright Innovation Inc. (headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kazunori Ogisu; hereinafter "the Company"), part of the Envipro Group, will hold a free webinar for representatives of companies planning to update their SBTi targets or acquire SBTi certification in the future. The webinar will cover the main changes in SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard Ver2.0 and the actions companies should take now.

SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard Ver2.0 | Key Changes and Actions Companies Should Take Now

Webinar Overview

The SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) is currently developing version 2.0 of its "Corporate Net-Zero Standard," an international standard for companies to set science-based net-zero targets. The second draft for public consultation was released in November 2025, and the final version is scheduled for publication in mid-2026. While new target setting under the current standard (Ver1.3) is possible until the end of 2027, the use of Ver2.0 will become mandatory from January 2028.

The main changes in Ver2.0 include: ① Introduction of Category A and B classifications based on company size and location ② Mandatory separation of Scope 1 and Scope 2 targets ③ Requirement to address all Scope 3 categories accounting for 5% or more of emissions ④ Requirement to achieve 100% low-carbon electricity by 2040 ⑤ Transition from one-time certification to a 5-year cyclical renewal validation model ⑥ Mandatory disclosure of transition plans (for Category A companies) ⑦ Introduction of carbon removal targets for residual emissions.

In this webinar, a consultant will provide a clear explanation of these detailed changes, the transition schedule, and the 대응책 (countermeasures/actions) that companies should prepare for now.

Webinar Information Details and Application

Date & Time

April 14, 2026 (Tuesday) 15:00-15:40

Location

Online (Zoom), recorded distribution format

Target Audience

・Company representatives planning to update their SBTi targets

・Company representatives planning to acquire SBTi certification in the future

Participation may be declined for the following: ・Individuals or those registered with free email addresses ・Those belonging to competitor companies (consulting firms, think tanks, research firms, etc.)

Content

・Key changes in SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard Ver2.0 (20 minutes) ・Timeline (5 minutes) ・Future directions and necessary preparations (15 minutes)

Lecturer

Bright Innovation Inc.

Manager Shinobu Tachibana

Fee

Free

Capacity

100 people

Application

https://brightinnovation.jp/seminar/4071/

Lecturer Introduction

Bright Innovation Inc.

Manager Shinobu Tachibana

Currently working at Bright Innovation's UK branch. Specializes in sustainability disclosure and ESG translation, providing corporate disclosure support for ISSB, ESRS, TCFD, GRI, SBTi, etc.

Contact for this matter

Bright Innovation Inc.

Marketing Department

TEL: 03-6280-3936

WEB: https://brightinnovation.jp/contact/