SBTi: Common validation pitfalls, how to solve them and the new professional certification

​Join us for an exclusive briefing designed for experienced sustainability and climate professionals who are working on SBTi initiatives - either in house or as a consultant.

​This session will cover:

Join us for a practical, expert-led briefing designed for both companies setting science-based targets and the consultants guiding them through the process.

​This session, chaired by Leafr, will bring together the SBTi team and an SBTi-certified Leafr consultant to share insights on where companies most often struggle in validation, and how the newly established professional certification for consultants is raising the bar for consistency and technical expertise across the field.

​You’ll learn:

• ​SBTi in practice – a quick overview of what it is, who it’s for, and why it matters.

• ​Common pitfalls – first-hand examples from SBTi and consultants on where companies typically fall short.

• ​The new SBTi Professional Certification – why it was created, who it’s designed for, and how it supports both companies and consultants.

• ​Value in action – how certified consultants bring sharper technical expertise, consistency in interpretation, and greater confidence in achieving validation.

• ​Real-world perspective – hear directly from a certified consultant on the impact of certification on their work and the benefits for clients.

​This is your chance to understand the evolving SBTi landscape, avoid costly missteps, and explore how certification can help both in-house teams and independent consultants deliver faster, more reliable progress.