Net Zero
Companies made climate commitments — now it's time to stop making climate chaos
From a purely self-interested perspective, ecological collapse is just bad for business. Climate action also plays well with the public and employees, and the falling price of technologies make decarbonizing a smart financial move. Read More
Aircraft company ZeroAvia secures $21.4 million for hydrogen-electric planes
Shell, Amazon and investment groups participate in funding round as the aircraft developer aims for first commercial zero emission flight in 2023. Read More
How carbon removal can turn industrial emissions into building materials
A Q&A with the COO or Mineral Carbonation International (MCi), which wants to lock away 1 billion metric tons of CO2 in building materials. Read More
How can the shipping sector unlock the 'first wave' of net-zero emission shipping?
A new report describes how commercial zero-emission deep-sea vessels can get off the ground. Read More
Is 'net-zero' greenwash?
You’d think all this talk about “zero” would add up to something, right? Not necessarily. Read More
Navigating net-zero energy and net-zero carbon building certifications
The U.S. Green Building Council and International Living Future Institute net-zero programs certainly have many overlaps, but there are also key differences that are important to note. Read More
HSBC is latest bank to pledge net-zero financed emissions by mid-century
But its commitment is slammed by campaigners as "empty" and an "attempt to buy time" due to its failure to commit to divest from coal and oil and gas. Read More
To achieve net-zero, let’s agree on one definition of success
We need a consistent definition that enables organizations, companies, cities and countries to set transparent targets and track their progress Read More
Global net-zero commitments double in less than a year
UK government unveils fresh wave of climate commitments, as New York Climate Week kicks off with further evidence that the net-zero transition is accelerating. Read More
Strategy firm BCG pledges net-zero impact, eyes ‘carbon positive’ future
Plans investments in carbon removal projects and technologies, starting at $35 per metric ton in 2025. Read More