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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3 ways for non-executive directors to get net zero on the agenda

Many large businesses still don’t have an official climate strategy, and even those that do aren’t necessarily making the progress needed. To achieve real climate action, you need to get emissions cuts on the Board agenda – but how can you do that if you’re not part of the executive team?
IPCC report calls warming status 'dire'. What will it take for the world to stand up and listen

IPCC report calls warming status ‘dire’. What will it take for the world to...

The IPCC is holding nothing back in its latest report. It says human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature and affecting the lives of billions of people around the world.
carbon removal technologies to solve the climate crisis

Can we rely on carbon removal technologies to solve the climate crisis?

Many big corporations have a climate strategy that involves investing in carbon removal technologies. But what exactly are the technologies currently in development, and how likely are they to help the climate crisis in the near future?
Supply chain companies failing on setting climate targets

Supply chain companies failing on setting climate targets

New research from CDP paints a concerning picture on the lack of action on climate through companies’ supply chains.
Research reveals climate pledges from leading global businesses will fail to reach net zero

Research reveals climate pledges from leading global businesses will fail to reach net zero

Climate pledges made by the world’s largest companies will fail to reduce their carbon emissions to net zero, new analysis has revealed.
As Aviva and others raise the bar on investor sustainability, how must corporates react

As Aviva and others raise the bar on investor sustainability, how must corporates react?

Aviva has promised divestment from firms failing to meet ESG criteria. In news that’s shaking up the sector, what does it mean for net zero?
What challenges does the music industry face reaching net zero

What challenges does the music industry face reaching net zero?

Music isn’t always top of the net zero hit list, but it has a range of big CO2 impacts across travel, energy and logistics. Can live performance and environment ever truly harmonise?
When reporting under SECR or setting a voluntary net zero target, your emissions should be categorised - here's a guide to scope emissions

Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions: a quick guide

Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions: a quick guideWhether you are reporting under a mandatory scheme such as SECR or setting a voluntary net...
How To Achieve Net Zero Energy Building

How to kickstart your net zero journey in 2022

Over half of UK's largest businesses pledge to reach net zero by 2050. But these impressive figures ignore the reality that many businesses don’t have a net zero strategy because they don’t know how to start. Here is a quick rundown of what your net zero plan should include.
What is carbon negative

What is carbon negative?

A glance at Google Trends tells an interesting story; in recent years, online searches for “net zero” have rocketed, hitting an all-time high just after the COP26 talks. But the concept of “carbon negative” is much less well understood. What exactly does it mean?

SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS