ESG Today 22 January 2026

SBTi Passes 10,000 Companies with Validated Science-Based Climate Targets

SBTi Passes 10,000 Companies with Validated Science-Based Climate Targets

Why It Matters for ITAD

ITAD providers will face growing demand from corporate clients for auditable Scope 3 emissions data related to asset disposal and recycling. This creates a competitive advantage for ITADs that can quantify and report carbon savings from refurbishment and proper recycling. It also means procurement and IT managers will increasingly require SBTi-aligned disposal partners as part of their own compliance.

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) announced today that it has passed a new milestone, with […]

Key Takeaways

  • Corporate climate commitments are becoming mainstream, making sustainability reporting a core service expectation for ITADs.
  • ITADs should prepare to measure and report carbon impact metrics (e.g., emissions avoided through reuse) to meet client ESG needs.
  • This trend reinforces the business value of circular economy services like refurbishment, which directly reduce Scope 3 emissions for clients.

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