Breakfast with SBTi

What does SBTi’s new Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0 mean for your company? Join Oliver Orlik, Europe Engagement Manager at SBTi, for a breakfast briefing on the major changes, followed by Q&A and peer exchange.

Contact Person
Date
15/10/2026
08:30 - 10:00
Location
Maison de la Poste – Music Room, Picardstraat 5/7, 1000 Brussel

Why now?

SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0 will introduce important changes to how companies set, implement and track science-based targets. With submissions under the new Standard expected to open in 2027, now is the time to understand what is changing and what your organisation may need to prepare.

The session takes place during Brussels Climate Week, bringing climate leaders, businesses and experts together across the city.

Make this session part of your Brussels Climate Week programme and get direct insights from SBTi while exchanging with peers facing many of the same questions.

What to expect?

You will leave this session with:

    A clear overview of the major changes in the Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0 and how the new framework differs from the current approach.

    A better understanding of what V2.0 means for companies in practice, from target setting and implementation to tracking progress.

    Direct answers from SBTi to your questions about the updated Standard and the transition towards V2.0.

    Insights from peers during roundtable discussions on the questions and challenges companies are facing.

Programme

Time slot Session title
08:30–08:45 Welcome & croissants Meet fellow participants over croissants and coffee.
08:45–09:05 What changes with SBTi’s Net-Zero Standard V2.0? Oliver Orlik presents the major changes introduced by the new Corporate Net-Zero Standard and what companies should know as they prepare for V2.0.
09:05–09:15 Q&A Bring your questions and discuss them directly with SBTi.
09:15–09:45 Roundtable discussions Exchange with peers on what the updated Standard means for your organisation. Oliver Orlik will join the different tables to answer questions and discuss specific challenges.
09:45–10:00 Wrap-up Key takeaways and closing remarks.

Who is this for?

This session is aimed at sustainability and climate professionals from companies that already work with science-based targets or are considering doing so.

It is particularly relevant for organisations preparing to renew existing targets, planning future target submissions or looking to understand how the new Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0 will affect their climate strategy.

Speaker

Oliver Orlik

Europe Engagement Manager – Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

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