The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) announced the appointment of McKenna Smith as Managing Director of its target validation unit, SBTi Services.
SBTi launched SBTi services in 2024, creating a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on conducting target validations. Organizations develop science-based targets and submit them to SBTi Services, which in turn checks that the emissions reduction targets are aligned with the most recent criteria and standards developed by the SBTi.
Smith joined SBTi in 2021, and has most recently been serving as Deputy Director, leading the strategic oversight and technical delivery of target validation. Prior to joining SBTi, she worked as a consultant at sustainability-focused advisory Beyond Green, and as a Carbon Auditor at The Carbon Trust.
In a post announcing the appointment, SBTi said:
“As SBTi continues to scale its work with companies globally, McKenna’s leadership will be instrumental in strengthening and evolving Services for the future.”
