Net Zero

“Net zero” means achieving a state where the greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted do not exceed the gases being removed from the atmosphere so that the overall balance is zero.

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$14 trillion investors call for scrutiny and director accountability on corporate net zero plans

$14 trillion investors call for scrutiny and director accountability on corporate net zero plans

53 leading investors, managing more than USD $14 trillion of assets, are calling for the implementation of new governance measures that hold companies to account in achieving their net zero commitments.
Finally, governments are putting climate change over profit

Finally, governments are putting climate change over profit. Businesses that don’t react will pay...

Recently, Greenland suspended oil exploration, directly because of climate change. Greenland itself is probably rare on the agenda at C suite meetings, but there's an imperative reason why this news should be making corporate waves.
Why the ESOS shake-up could be a game-changer for your business

Why the ESOS shake-up could be a game-changer for your business

Nearly ten years on from the start of the scheme, the government is consulting on some significant changes that require board-level awareness and strategic thinking.
Why roadmapping net zero is a must pre COP26

Why roadmapping net zero is a must pre COP26

Public and indeed corporate desire for climate-benign commercial practice has never been greater, yet the sheer speed of the net zero transition and the sheer pace of policy can be overwhelming.

The Transport Decarbonisation Plan: what you need to know

The Transport Decarbonisation Plan: what you need to know The government’s long awaited Transport Decarbonisation Plan was published this week, offering much-needed clarity on plans...
IEA decarbonisation roadmap how does the UK measure up

IEA decarbonisation roadmap: how does the UK measure up?

The IEA published a report on how the world can transition to a net zero energy by mid-century without jeopardising energy supplies or the global economy.
Investors managing $41 trillion in assets call on governments to ramp up climate action

Investors managing $41 trillion in assets call on governments to ramp up climate action

457 investors managing more than a third of global assets have released a joint statement urging world governments to strengthen climate policy, or risk losing out on “trillions of dollars in investment”.
Firms must commit to net zero and report on emissions to win government contracts

Firms must commit to net zero and report on emissions to win big government...

Firms must commit to net zero and report on emissions to win big government contracts New measures will soon require businesses to commit to net...
Judge orders Shell to reduce CO2 emissions by 45% within 10 years

Judge orders Shell to reduce CO2 emissions by 45% within 10 years

A court in the Hague has ruled that Royal Dutch Shell must accelerate its carbon reduction efforts, in a landmark ruling which will have major consequences for other large carbon intensive organisations.
New report highlights risk of hitting temperature limit in next five years

New report highlights risk of hitting temperature limit in next five years

Global temperatures could go 1.5°C above the pre-industrial level over the next five years, according to a new report.

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