Webinar: Science-Based Targets Explained: Driving Real Change in Your Supply Chain

What is the webinar about?

As organisations face growing pressure to reduce emissions and prove credible climate progress, science-based targets have become the benchmark for meaningful action. Understanding how to set, verify, and deliver against these targets is vital to achieving genuine decarbonisation.

This session will demystify the science-based targets process — from data collection and verification with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to practical steps for meeting and maintaining your goals. Featuring a case study from CrossCountry Trains, we’ll explore how verified targets translate into real carbon reduction initiatives. We’ll also discuss how sustainable procurement, aligned with ISO 20400, can support long-term climate strategies and drive wider sustainability outcomes across your supply chain.

Why should I attend?

By the end of this session, you will:

• What are science-based targets, and how to apply them
• What initiatives should you take to meet your climate goals
• How sustainable procurement and ISO 20400 can support your sustainability ambitions
• How key sustainability impacts, such as modern slavery, biodiversity, and social value, can be addressed through procurement

Target audience:

This session is designed for sustainability professionals and decision-makers working across sectors such as the built environment, infrastructure, manufacturing, finance, investment, and local government. It will be particularly relevant for Sustainability Managers, Heads of Sustainability, and Compliance Managers responsible for climate reporting and strategy.

Session difficulty: This is an intermediate-level session.

About the speakers

Chris Erhard – Carbon Consultant – Action Sustainability

Chris is an experienced sustainability leader who has guided organisations worldwide through ambitious carbon reduction strategies. He has led multinational carbon accounting teams across industries, including asset management, construction, and professional sports. His expertise spans reporting, compliance, and climate strategy, with a strong track record in developing credible pathways to net zero.

Anna Cantwell – Lead Consultant – Action Sustainability

Anna is a sustainability professional with a background in sustainability, sustainable procurement, human rights, modern slavery and social impact, with experience across a wide range of sectors, predominantly in the UK and Australia. As well as consultancy roles, Anna has several years’ experience working in-house for a construction manufacturing company, developing and managing sustainable procurement and social value initiatives, including the requirements of the UK Modern Slavery Act.

Jess Lockwood – Environment & Sustainability Manager – Cross Country Trains

Jess is CrossCountry Trains’ Environment & Sustainability Manager and has been steering the operator’s sustainability strategy, achieving verified science-based targets in 2025, delivering £26 million in Social Value through employment in 2024, and much more.

About Action Sustainability

Action Sustainability is a global leader in sustainable business and supply chain management. Our mission is to inspire sustainable business practices worldwide. We lead the multi-award-winning Supply Chain Sustainability School, helping organisations upskill their supply chains. Our expert consultants work with clients to achieve sustainability best practices, supported by our innovative Sustainability Tool, which manages and measures sustainability performance.

Register Now & Secure Your Spot!

This is your opportunity to strengthen your understanding of climate legislation, SBTi pathways, and carbon offsetting. Gain the insight and tools to turn global commitments into meaningful organisational action.