Science Based Targets for Nature (SBTN)

Indian use case

Indian water-stressed and land-use intensive sectors (textiles, F&B, pulp & paper, leather, mining) are prime SBTN candidates. Useful as a structuring methodology behind BRSR Principle 6 nature targets.

Key points

• Five-step approach: Assess, Interpret & Prioritize, Measure-Set-Disclose, Act, Track.
• AR3T mitigation hierarchy.
• Pilot cohort already validated; broader corporate uptake from 2025–2026 ahead of 2026 GBF stocktake.

Sources

• Science Based Targets Network
• SBTN Step Up for Nature