Marelli, a leading global mobility technology supplier, has received official validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its net-zero goal by 2045, along with its near- and long-term emissions reduction targets. This marks a key step in Marelli’s sustainability journey, confirming that its decarbonization efforts are aligned with climate science and the global goal of limiting warming.
The latest climate science from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was described by the United Nations as “code red for humanity”, and although it shows that is still possible to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C vs pre-industrial levels and to avoid most catastrophic consequences, it also reminds that we are dangerously close to that threshold.
Marelli’s decarbonization plan, validated by the SBTi, includes three key targets: a 42% GHG emissions reduction by 2030 (near-term), a 90% reduction by 2045 (long-term), and achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2045. The company emphasizes emissions reduction as a priority, with any remaining emissions to be neutralized per SBTi guidelines to meet the net-zero goal.
As a reference, ‘scope 1’ emission include direct GHG emissions from operations of the reporting company. ‘Scope 2’ refer to indirect GHG emissions associated with the generation of purchased or acquired electricity, steam, heating or cooling consumed by the reporting company. ‘Scope 3’ are the other indirect GHG emissions that occur in the value chain of the reporting company, including both upstream and downstream emissions.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a corporate climate action organization that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis. It develops standards, tools and guidance which allow companies to set greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets in line with science and with what is needed to keep global heating below catastrophic levels and reach net-zero by 2050 at latest. Its partners are Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the We Mean Business Coalition, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
In October 2023, Marelli committed to having its targets approved by SBTi within 24 months and remarkably achieved full validation in April 2025, ahead of schedule. The approval by SBTi confirmed that Marelli’s efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions along the whole value chain, including suppliers, operations and product innovation, aligns with the Paris Agreement.
The collaboration with the SBTi will also ensure a rigorous external monitoring of Marelli’s progress in the years.
“We are proud of this achievement, which marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to support global emission reduction efforts.” stated Denise Lana, Head of Sustainability at Marelli. “The Science Based Target initiative validation is invaluable in building customer trust in our commitments. It also sends a strong message within our company, confirming our commitments and business autonomy despite the recent changes in regulatory frameworks.”
, a 90% reduction by 2045 (long-term), and achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2045. The company emphasizes emissions reduction as a priority, with any remaining emissions to be neutralized per SBTi guidelines to meet the net-zero goal.){kind=link}