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Net Zero refers to the point at which greenhouse gas emissions released into the atmosphere are balanced by the removal of an equivalent amount of emissions, with organisations first reducing emissions as far as possible before addressing any residual emissions through permanent removals. Achieving net zero requires comprehensive action across Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions and has become a central objective of corporate sustainability strategies, climate policy and global efforts to limit climate change.

SustainabilityOnline covers the latest developments in net zero strategy, including corporate climate strategies, emissions reduction, decarbonisation, renewable energy, climate disclosure, carbon accounting and evolving sustainability regulations. We explore how organisations are setting and delivering net zero targets, reducing value chain emissions, strengthening climate governance, adopting low-carbon technologies and integrating net zero into long-term business strategy. We also examine developments in sustainable finance, carbon capture, industrial decarbonisation, climate resilience and corporate sustainability reporting.

Related topics: net zero, greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonisation, carbon reduction, Scope 1 emissions, Scope 2 emissions, Scope 3 emissions, climate change, climate disclosure, carbon accounting, renewable energy, energy efficiency, carbon capture, low-carbon technologies, climate resilience, sustainable finance, corporate sustainability, ESG reporting and climate strategy.

Just under two thirds of the world's largest companies have net-zero targets in place
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Just under two thirds of the world’s largest companies have net-zero targets in place

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Some 64% of the world’s largest companies, representing around $40 trillion in annual revenue, have net zero targets in place,…

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Banks scaling back net-zero and climate commitments
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Banks scaling back net-zero and climate commitments

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Leading banks are scaling back their net-zero commitments and other climate-related policies, and in some cases, withdrawing them altogether, a…

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Germany will need to invest €6 trillion over the next two decades or so if it is to achieve its goal of climate neutrality by 2045, a new report by KfW in association with Prognos has found.
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Germany will need to invest €6 trillion to achieve climate neutrality by 2045

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Germany will need to invest €6 trillion over the next two decades or so if it is to achieve its…

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The UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) has said there is 'no credible pathway' for the expansion of Heathrow Airport that is consistent with the country’s climate commitments.
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Expansion of Heathrow Airport incompatible with UK’s climate commitments

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The UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) has said there is ‘no credible pathway’ for the expansion of Heathrow Airport that…

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Battery manufacturer CATL achieves 2025 carbon neutrality target

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Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has announced that it has achieved its 2025 target of carbon neutrality across core operations, with…

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A new study has proposed the development of industry-specific net-zero blueprints to improve the credibility and consistency of corporate climate commitments.
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Industry-specific net-zero blueprints could improve credibility of corporate climate commitments

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A new study has proposed the development of industry-specific net-zero blueprints to improve the credibility and consistency of corporate climate…

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Greater access to renewable energy, particularly in emerging markets, will be 'essential' if the mobile industry is to remain on track to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, the GSMA has said.
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Mobile industry’s net zero ambitions will be reliant on access to renewables

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Greater access to renewable energy, particularly in emerging markets, will be ‘essential’ if the mobile industry is to remain on…

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Clean air investment powered by the UK's transition to net zero could deliver some £7.7 billion in economic benefits by 2050, a new report by the Clean Air Fund has claimed.
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Clean air investment in UK could deliver £7.7 billion in economic benefits by 2050

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Clean air investment powered by the UK’s transition to net zero could deliver some £7.7 billion in economic benefits by…

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Honda has announced a 'realignment' of its product launch plans for its motorcycle, automobile, and power products businesses, while also reaffirming its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
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Honda ups focus on hybrid vehicles, reaffirms commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050

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Honda has announced a ‘realignment’ of its product launch plans for its motorcycle, automobile, and power products businesses, while also…

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Formula 1 has said that it is 'on track' to achieve its net zero target by 2030, having reported a 35% reduction in its carbon footprint compared with its 2018 baseline.
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Formula 1 ‘on track’ to meet net zero target by 2030

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Formula 1 has said that it is ‘on track’ to achieve its net zero target by 2030, having reported a…

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