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63
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
63/100 · methodology

About Science Based Targets Initiative

Lead the way to a zero-carbon economy, boost innovation and drive sustainable growth by setting ambitious, science-based emissions reduction targets

Founded
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 79%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.79
Program expenses£0.79 (£7.8 million)
79% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Science 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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Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
79% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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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.

Years on record: FY2024.
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Taxes

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.

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Leadership

AN
Aniruddha Dasgupta
Trustee

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Aniruddha D•••••••
Trustee
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Anna E•••••••• T••••••
Trustee
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Arun K•••• N••••
Trustee
FR
Francesco S••••••
Trustee
GO
Gonzalo M•••• A•••••••
Trustee
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Ivan D•••• M••••••
Trustee
MA
Manuel P•••••••••••
Trustee
MA
Maria M•••••••• V•••••••••
Trustee
ST
Stacey M•••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

SBTi lays out strategy pivot to expand role as climate action ‘transformation partner’ - ESG Dive
May 2026
www.esgdive.com
SBTi promises revamped Corporate Net Zero Standard by the end of 2026 - Trending Now Infrastructure
May 2026
www.infrastructure-now.co.uk
SBTi promises revamped Corporate Net Zero Standard by the end of 2026 - BusinessGreen
May 2026
www.businessgreen.com
6 things to know about SBTi’s new strategic plan - Trellis Group (formerly GreenBiz)
May 2026
trellis.net
SBTi Broadens Focus from Climate Target Setting to Implementation - ESG Today
May 2026
www.esgtoday.com
From ambition to action: SBTi broadens role to better support businesses - edie.net
May 2026
www.edie.net
Morro Partnerships becomes first UK SME housebuilder with SBTi-validated decarbonisation pathway - Show House
May 2026
www.showhouse.co.uk
The next era of corporate climate action beyond target setting - Sustainable Views
May 2026
www.sustainableviews.com
SBTi says wider framework to "open up lane" on carbon credit use - Quantum Commodity Intelligence
May 2026
www.qcintel.com
Sandoz climate targets validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) - Sandoz
May 2026
www.sandoz.com
Form filed
£22.2M revenue
FY2024
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other environment in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Science Based Targets Initiative This page 63 £22.2 million 79%
Bronte Youth & Community Centre 89 £1.9 million 100%
Freshwater Habitats Trust 89 £2.8 million 99%
Forest of Dean Crossroads Caring for Carers 89 £1.9 million 100%
Autism Ventures 89 £871,216 100%
Thames21 Limited 89 £3.2 million 94%
St Paul'S Centre 89 £844,018 89%
Sunderland All Together Consortium Cio 89 £999,353 91%
Peak District National Park Foundation 89 £754,100 98%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 24, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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.