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Security report for sciencebasedtargets.org

Science Based Targets Initiative · Energy · N/a

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

The Science Based Targets Initiative website serves as a platform to promote ambitious corporate climate action by encouraging companies to set science-based emissions reduction targets. The initiative positions itself as a leader in sustainability and corporate responsibility within the energy sector. The website content is professionally presented, targeting corporations and businesses committed to reducing their carbon footprint and driving sustainable growth. The technical infrastructure includes modern JavaScript frameworks and third-party analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and Visual Website Optimizer, indicating a mature digital presence. However, the website lacks explicit privacy and cookie policies, which are critical for GDPR compliance and user trust. Security posture is moderate with HTTPS enabled and domain registration protected by privacy services, but DNSSEC is not enabled and security headers are not evident. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professionally maintained but would benefit from enhanced privacy compliance and security transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
72
Security headers
35
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
75

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The initiative operates as a non-profit entity focused on enabling corporations to adopt science-based targets for emissions reduction. Founded in 2014, it has established itself as a key player in the sustainability and energy sectors. The business model revolves around providing frameworks and support for corporate climate action rather than direct commercial services. The target audience includes large enterprises and organizations committed to sustainability goals. The website's use of advanced analytics and marketing tools suggests active engagement in digital outreach and user experience optimization. The domain's privacy-protected WHOIS registration is typical for organizations seeking to protect registrant information. No direct contact information or subsidiary domains were found, indicating a centralized organizational structure.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS, ensuring encrypted communications. Domain registration includes multiple client prohibitions to prevent unauthorized transfers or deletions, enhancing domain security. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which could expose the domain to DNS spoofing attacks. No explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected in the provided content, representing a potential area for improvement. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contact channels limits transparency and preparedness communication. The use of reputable third-party analytics and marketing tools is balanced by the lack of visible cookie consent mechanisms, which may pose compliance risks. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be strengthened by implementing recommended best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance and consent mechanisms.
  3. Implement and verify security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection.
  4. Provide explicit security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to ensure compliance with privacy standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Science Based Targets Initiative
Description
Lead the way to a zero-carbon economy, boost innovation and drive sustainable growth by setting ambitious, science-based emissions reduction targets
Key services
Setting science-based emissions reduction targets, Supporting corporate climate action, Driving sustainable growth and innovation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), Typekit Fonts, CSS3, HTML5
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled (implied by URL)
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited, clientRenewProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager), Hotjar, Visual Website Optimizer
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight Tag, Hotjar, Visual Website Optimizer
Marketing tools
Visual Website Optimizer, Hotjar, HelloBar
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and focused on corporate climate action.
  2. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found on the homepage HTML content.
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the provided HTML content.
  4. Uses multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools.
  5. Domain uses privacy protection for WHOIS data.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies found.
  8. No forms detected in the provided HTML content.
  9. No social media links explicitly found in the provided HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern front-end stack with JavaScript modules, Typekit fonts, and CSS3 styling. It integrates multiple third-party services for analytics (Google Analytics via GTM, Hotjar) and A/B testing (Visual Website Optimizer). The hosting and DNS are managed via GoDaddy.com, LLC, with domain privacy protection enabled. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts and preconnect/dns-prefetch hints. Mobile optimization is good, with viewport meta tags and responsive design elements. Accessibility features are basic but present. SEO is supported by proper meta tags including Open Graph and Twitter cards. No CMS was explicitly detected. The site could improve by enabling DNSSEC and enhancing security headers for better protection and compliance.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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