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Tools for Business

Providing the private sector with research, guidance and tools to accelerate corporate sustainability ambition.  

Set Ambitious Targets

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Set Science-based Emissions Reduction Targets 

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) enables companies to tackle climate change while boosting competitiveness in the transition to a net-zero economy.

 

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Shape the Future of Business and Nature

The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) aims to transform economic systems and protect the global commons: air, water, land, biodiversity and ocean. 

Map and Manage Risks

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Monitor Deforestation in Supply Chains

Global Forest Watch Pro allows companies and banks to manage their commodities, quantify progress toward deforestation commitments and more.

 

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Identify and Evaluate Water Risks Worldwide

Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas identifies, evaluates and maps emerging water stewardship issues worldwide with cutting-edge data.  

Measure and Manage Footprints

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Measure and Manage Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions

The GHG Protocol equips companies with a way to quantify and curb emissions from operations, value chains and mitigation actions.

 

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Adequately Address Food Loss and Waste

The Food Loss & Waste (FLW) Protocol provides a way to consistently measure and credibly report on food loss and waste.  

Address Business Models and Consumption

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Transition to a Circular Economy

The Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy (PACE) drives change through collaboration between the private sector, governments and civil society.

 

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Scale Sustainable and Ethical Business Models

Our Sustainable and Ethical Apparel work demonstrates how companies in any sector can transform business models, meet consumer demand and consider impacts on people and planet.   

Shift Financial Flows

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Develop a Sustainable Investment Strategy

The Sustainable Investment Initiative collaborates with institutional investors and other market participants to advance widespread adoption of sustainable investment strategies.

 

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Compare Banks’ Sustainable Finance Commitments

The Green Targets Tool presents the voluntary sustainable finance commitments of the largest private-sector banks.  

Identify Trusted Implementation Partners

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Plant Trees to Restore and Regenerate Ecosystems

TerraMatch offers a global platform where ambitious funders can connect with vetted on-the-ground projects that are growing trees and restoring land. 

Advocate for U.S. Climate Policy

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Advance U.S. Climate Legislation

Corporate Climate Policy Leadership convenes and guides companies to align priorities, allocate funds and advocate for science-based policy in the United States.

Leverage Behavioral Science and Engage Consumers

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Shift to a Low-Carbon Menu

Cool Food enables businesses to cut the climate impact of the food they serve through the Cool Food Pledge and Cool Food Meals.

 

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Develop the Market for Plant-based Foods

Better Buying Lab develops cutting-edge strategies in consumer research, behavioral economics and marketing that enable customers to buy and consume more sustainable foods. 

Primary Contacts

  • Kathryn Klem

    Manager, Corporate Relations

  • Emily Neagle.

    Director, Corporate Consultative Group and Donor Engagement

  • Director of International Corporate Relations