Net Zero
The state of sustainability? Healthier than the media would have you believe
A PwC survey of 7,000 CDP disclosures finds companies are on track to hit emissions goals and upping investment in climate projects. Read More
2025 Net Zero Report: Halfway Through the Decade to Deliver
The early 2020s saw growing momentum for climate action, with companies and governments pledging Net Zero by 2050 to avoid the IPCC’s 1.5°C warming threshold. ENGIE Impact’s initial Net Zero Report confirmed this commitment, finding leaders developing decarbonization roadmaps and investment plans. However, halfway through the decade, a critical reassessment… Read More
U.S. abandonment of Paris Agreement sparks big fall in global net zero coverage
Move may prompt other nations to weaken or revoke their targets Read More
Microsoft pivots as AI makes emissions cuts harder
Microsoft to focus on 'long-term, higher-impact' carbon removal projects and clean electricity to reduce operational emissions. Read More
The consequences of missing emissions targets? For many companies, none
Lack of attention to failed emission goals leads to missed learning opportunities, researchers said. Read More
US businesses hold steady on support for Paris Agreement even after cozying up to Trump
Climate action is now embedded in business strategies and the broader economy, shielding progress from Trump’s backtracking and climate change denial. Read More
Grow your business while cutting emissions. Why some industries can and others fall short
Consumer demand and interest rates are among the factors that may account for the variation. Read More
EY Partner David Kennedy to become SBTi’s new CEO
An economist and longtime U.K. leader in climate action, Kennedy comes to the flagship organization as it resets from a chaotic past year. Read More
4 big ESG frameworks being overhauled in 2025
Big changes are in store for standards from B Lab Global, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, ISO and the Science Based Targets initiative. Read More
Walmart missed its latest emissions reduction goal: 3 reasons why
Old refrigerators, a higher transportation footprint and a slowdown in renewable energy expansion drive 3.9 percent increase. Read More