The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) supports the objectives of the Paris Agreement by driving ambitious climate action in the private sector. It enables organizations to set CO2-reduction targets based on scientific evidence. Goals must be in line with current climate research, and if they are, they are regarded as "science-based." The Paris Agreement sets a goal of limiting global temperature rise to below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, with a further aim to limit warming to 1.5°C. To achieve this goal, businesses have a critical role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building a resilient, zero-emissions economy.