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Lead the way to a zero-carbon economy, boost innovation and drive sustainable growth by setting ambitious, science-based emissions reduction targets
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyScience Based Targets Initiative is a registered environment nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2023. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 89/100 for environment charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £22M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Science Based Targets Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
Science Based Targets Initiative is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.
Based on official tax filings, Science Based Targets Initiative has £22M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for environment charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Science Based Targets Initiative is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £22M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Science Based Targets Initiative. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Science Based Targets Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Charity Commission. 79% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Science Based Targets Initiative profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Lead the way to a zero-carbon economy, boost innovation and drive sustainable growth by setting ambitious, science-based emissions reduction targets Science Based Targets Initiative is classified as a environment organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2023.
Among environment charities registered in United Kingdom: Science Based Targets Initiative's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £22M is well above the peer average of £1M.
Science Based Targets Initiative is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
1 year on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. SCIENCE BASED TARGETS INITIATIVE is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
SCIENCE BASED TARGETS INITIATIVE is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
SCIENCE BASED TARGETS INITIATIVE is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (9)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
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SBTi Broadens Focus from Climate Target Setting to Implementation - ESG Today
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The next era of corporate climate action beyond target setting - Sustainable Views
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Sandoz climate targets validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) - Sandoz
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Science Based Targets Initiative
- What is Science Based Targets Initiative?
- Science Based Targets Initiative is a environment nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Lead the way to a zero-carbon economy, boost innovation and drive sustainable growth by setting ambitious, science-based emissions reduction targets
- When was Science Based Targets Initiative founded?
- Science Based Targets Initiative was founded in 2023.
- Where is Science Based Targets Initiative located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Science Based Targets Initiative's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10M-£100M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Science Based Targets Initiative trustworthy?
- Science Based Targets Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Science Based Targets Initiative's website?
- https://sciencebasedtargets.org/
- Are donations to Science Based Targets Initiative tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.