British building materials manufacturer Marshalls plc has committed to Science-based Targets (SBTs), setting climate goals aligned with the Paris Agreement. The targets aim to limit global warming to well below 2°C, with efforts to restrict it to 1.5°C. SBTs require companies to establish measurable emissions reduction pathways validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), an independent body. Marshalls has not yet disclosed specific reduction percentages or interim milestones. The commitment signals the industry's shift toward quantifiable sustainability standards, though credibility hinges on transparent reporting and third-party verification of progress.
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