Net zero

Firms with transition plans are nearly twice as likely as their peers to identify short-term opportunities for driving growth and realising cost savings, corporate disclosure platform claims

Less than half of businesses have targets in place that meet scientific standards, according to the latest EY Global Climate Action Barometer

The billionaire's pre-COP 'narrative grenade' has been roundly criticised by climate experts - here's why

Science Based Targets initiative releases second draft of its revised Corporate Net Zero Standard for public consultation, clarifying how companies can make use of high integrity carbon credits

Major analysis details how world could correct the 'woeful political failure' that will see temperatures overshoot the 1.5C goal

Poll of leading corporates finds vast majority are enjoying reputational and financial benefits from having a validated emissions target in place

From home heating strategies and aviation blindspots to methane action plans and energy cost concerns, the government's sweeping new climate action plan contains plenty for businesses to consider

The Tony Blair Institute has attempted to spark a debate over whether the government's clean power goal should be dropped - green businesses and investors are unlikely to welcome another unnecessary political row

Government signals it is prepared to miss goal if costs prove excessive, as influential think tank recommends target should be kept but with a sharper focus on cheaper energy

The latest State of Climate Action report reveals that for all the progress sparked by the clean tech boom, the global economy is still badly off track for meeting its net zero goals