In this episode of ESG Insider, Lindsay Hall interviews Sue Jenny Ehr, the interim CEO of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), during Climate Week NYC. Sue discusses her recent appointment, the organizational structure of SBTi, and its ongoing transition to an independent NGO. She explains how SBTi helps companies set science-based greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and the importance of these targets compared to non-science-based ones. The conversation delves into the revision of SBTi's corporate net-zero standard, the role of stakeholder input and the Technical Council, and the consideration of carbon offsets. Sue also highlights the challenges and opportunities of becoming independent, emphasizing the commitment to helping corporations and financial institutions achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 while balancing the needs of both the climate science community and the institutions using SBTi standards.
