In November 2023, Woonerf received the Science Based Targets (SBT) for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) certification for its Green House Gas emission reduction target.

This means that our reduction targets have been verified by the SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) *¹, and we have committed to setting near-term emission reductions*² based on climate science in the SBTi.

*1　SBTi is one of the We Mean Business (WMB) initiatives, jointly managed by four organizations: CDP, the UN Global Compact, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The initiative defines and promotes best practice in science-based target setting, offers resources and guidance to reduce barriers to adoption, and independently assesses and approves companies targets.

*2　Near-term targets outline how organizations will reduce their emissions, usually over the next 5-10 years. These targets galvanize the action required to achieve significant emissions reductions by 2030. Near-term targets are also a requirement for companies wishing to set net-zero targets. (Quoted from SBT’s official website)

■ Our GHG emissions at the time of application and reduction targets
Calculation period at the time of application: January to December 2022
Scope 1 (direct emissions): 0.0958 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 (indirect emissions): 7.44 tCO2e/year
Based on 2022, we will reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by the target year of 2030 (SBT 1.5℃ level) and will work to measure and reduce Scope 3 emissions in the future.

By receiving SBT certification, we will strengthen our position as a pioneering and leading sustainability company and make a company-wide effort to take climate change issues more seriously.

SBT’s official website is here : https://sciencebasedtargets.org
SBT Target dashboard is here : https://sciencebasedtargets.org/companies-taking-action#table
Please enter Woonerf in the search window on the Target dashboard.