SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0 Advisory Services
Helping companies assess readiness, choose the right target pathways, and navigate the transition to the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0 ahead of its February 2028 mandate.
The SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0 was published in June 2026 and will take effect on 1 February 2027, with a transition period running to 31 January 2028 before it becomes mandatory on 1 February 2028 for all new target submissions. It introduces materially stronger requirements on ambition, scope coverage, validation cycles, and long-term accountability across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, including a new company categorization (Category A and Category B) that determines whether transition plans, third-party assurance, and annual reporting are mandatory. For many companies, particularly those with complex operations, regulated assets, or large value chains, the key question is no longer whether or not v2 will apply, but how it would impact their targets, when to transition from v1.3.1, and what it realistically requires in practice.
RESET Carbon’s SBTi Net Zero v2 services are designed to help companies make informed decisions, assess feasibility before committing, and translate SBTi v2 requirements into credible, implementable targets and pathways.
When SBTi V2 Support is Most Relevant
Our SBTi v2 services are particularly relevant for organizations that:
- Are facing investor, parent company, or regulatory pressure to adopt SBTi-aligned targets
- Have existing near-term SBTi targets and need to understand the implications of the v2 update or are renewing targets in 2026-2027 and must decide whether to submit under v1.3.1 or wait for v2.0
- Operate in sectors with complex Scope 1 or Scope 3 emissions where v2 requirements materially change feasibility
- Are unsure which company category (A or B) they will fall into under v2, and what that means for their obligations and feasibility
Key Dates
- 2026: V1.3.1 remains the applicable standard for all target validations
- 1 February 2027: V2.0 takes effect; the SBTi Services validation portal opens for V2.0 submissions, and companies may submit under either V1.3.1 or V2.0
- 1 February 2028: V2.0 becomes mandatory for all new target submissions; existing near-term targets remain valid until the end of their target timeframe
Our SBTi Net Zero V2 Services
RESET Carbon provides modular, decision-driven support that allows companies to engage at the right depth based on readiness and intent.
TARGET FRAMEWORK FEASIBILITY REVIEW
We support objective decision-making on whether SBTi v2 is the right target-setting framework:
- Review SBTi v2 alongside alternative net zero or science-based frameworks where relevant
- Assess alignment with the company’s sector, emissions profile, ambition, and stakeholder expectations
- Determine likely Category A or Category B classification and the resulting obligations (transition plans, assurance, annual reporting)
- Evaluate implications of v2 requirements on scope coverage, ambition levels, governance, and review cycles
- Provide a clear recommendation on whether to pursue SBTi v2 and what readiness gaps must be addressed
SBTi V2 FEASIBILITY STUDY
We assess what SBTi v2 alignment would require in practice before a formal commitment:
- Scope 1, 2, and 3 gap analysis against SBTi v2 requirements, including the shift to separate Scope 1, 2, and 3 targets
- Mapping of eligible SBTi v2 target-setting pathways and constraints
- Assessment of operational, technical, and supply chain feasibility
- Identification of critical challenges, dependencies, and decision points
TARGET OPTIONS AND PATHWAY ASSESSMENT
We translate SBTi v2 rules into concrete target and pathway choices:
- Evaluate alternative target-setting approaches permitted under v2 and identify suitable options based on the company’s business nature, operational control, status and plans
- Test alignment of reduction pathways against sector guidance, asset constraints, and market context
- Assess implications for Scope 1 asset decarbonization, Scope 2 electricity procurement requirements, and Scope 3 engagement expectations
- Recommend target structures that balance credibility, feasibility, and business resilience
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS AND PRIORITIZATION
We provide visibility into the cost and risk implications of SBTi v2-aligned pathways:
- High-level assessment of cost drivers, capex intensity, and operational impacts
- Comparison of pathway options under different cost and market assumptions
- Identification of high-risk and high-cost levers that influence target feasibility
- Assess market availability and cost implication for carbon removals to fulfill ongoing emissions responsibility
CATEGORY A TRANSITION PLAN AND ASSURANCE READINESS
We prepare companies classified as Category A for the added obligations that come with v2:
- Support development of the Climate Transition Plan required within 12 months of target validation
- Assess readiness for third-party assurance and annual progress reporting
- Advise on the implementation hierarchy for actions and market instruments, and on progressive responsibility for residual emissions from 2035
SBTI TARGET UPDATE AND VALIDATION SUPPORT
We support companies that decide to proceed with SBTi v2 alignment:
- Support five-year target reviews and updates under revised SBTi rules
- Prepare and coordinate SBTi submission and validation documentation, including the choice between V1.3.1 (open until 31 January 2028) and V2.0 (open from February 2027)
- Technical support throughout the SBTi review and query resolution process
Your SBTi Corporate Net Zero V2 Advisory Experts
Our SBTi Corporate Net Zero v2 Advisory Services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team combining science-based target expertise:
What Clients Gain
Through RESET Carbon’s SBTi Corporate Net Zero v2 services, clients gain:
- Clarity on company obligations from Category A/B classification, and the right timing to transition from v1.3.1
- Early visibility into feasibility risks, cost drivers, and organizational implications
- Confidence that targets are credible, defensible, and implementable
- Reduced risk of failed validation, rework, or misaligned commitments
Why RESET Carbon
RESET Carbon combines deep SBTi expertise with practical engineering and supply chain experience across Asia and global value chains. We focus on helping companies make realistic, decision-ready choices and avoid commitments that cannot be delivered in practice.
Ready to Discuss?
With SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0 now finalized and becoming mandatory on 1 February 2028, organizations have a limited window to determine their category, assess feasibility, and decide when to transition from v1.3.1. RESET Carbon can support a structured, decision-focused approach.
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