Science Based Targets for Nature (SBTN)
define your science-based trajectories
Set clear and credible objectives for nature
Reducing your impacts requires setting precise, measurable, and scientifically grounded targets. Following the SBTi for climate, the Science Based Targets for Nature (SBTN) framework extends this approach to biodiversity, water, soils, and oceans.
Committing to the SBTN framework places your organization on a credible trajectory, internationally recognized and expected by investors and stakeholders, while avoiding impact shifting.
Blooming supports you from the initial assessment to the official validation of your targets by the SBTN.
The Science Based Targets for Nature (SBTN) framework
- An international reference developed by recognized NGOs and scientific institutes.
- A complementary approach to SBTi climate, adding biodiversity, water, soils, and oceans dimensions.
- A progressive methodology: assess impacts and dependencies, prioritize, define targets, implement, and monitor.
- A validation process: targets can be officially validated by the SBTN. The Assess and Prioritize steps can also receive preliminary certification.
- A credibility tool: your objectives are science-based, transparent, comparable, and internationally recognized.
What does the SBTN framework enable?
- Identify and prioritize your material issues across your entire value chain.
- Set quantified, validated targets to reduce pressures on nature (water, soils, biodiversity).
- Align actions with scientifically defined ecological trajectories (planetary boundaries).
- Strengthen ESG credibility with investors, clients, and partners.
- Contribute to international objectives (Kunming-Montréal Agreement and Nature Positive goals).
SBTN process with Blooming
- Phase 1 – Assess: measure impacts and dependencies (e.g., GBS, carbon footprint, water footprint). → can be officially validated by SBTN.
- Phase 2 – Prioritize: rank issues by geography and supply chains. → can also be certified by SBTN.
- Phase 3 – Set targets: formulate quantified, science-aligned objectives for SBTN validation.
- Phase 4 – Act: build and implement action plans.
- Phase 5 – Track: monitor results and report progress.
Why work with Blooming?
- Validated expertise – Blooming is part of the SBTN Referral Program and has completed the 4 modules (Assess, Prioritize, Land, Freshwater).
- Multisector experience – we support companies and investors on climate, biodiversity, and water.
- Integrated approach – climate + nature to avoid impact shifting and maximize coherence.
- Strategic alignment – coordination with climate (SBTi), biodiversity (GBS), water, and ESG reporting initiatives.
- Complete support – from initial diagnosis to submission and official validation of your SBTN targets.
FAQ
SBTN primarily targets mid-size and large companies that want to define science-aligned trajectories on biodiversity, water, and soils.
No, the SBTN is a voluntary framework. But it is increasingly expected by investors and usefully complements climate action plans (SBTi).
The SBTi focuses solely on climate and greenhouse gas reduction. The SBTN broadens the approach to include nature (biodiversity, water, soils, oceans).
Yes. Targets aligned with the SBTN can be submitted for official validation by the SBTN. Furthermore, the Assess and Prioritize stages can be certified prior to target definition.
A recognized framework for defining your priorities, lending credibility to your sustainable strategy and strengthening the trust of your stakeholders.
Ready to set your Nature Positive objectives based on science?
Contact Blooming to start your SBTN journey and turn your biodiversity, water, and climate diagnostics into validated, recognized trajectories.