Science Based Targets
Corporate action: SBTi unveils plans for global standard for net zero target setting
New paper assesses a variety of existing net zero target setting practices and proposes conditions that effective targets must meet
PwC pledges to reach net zero emissions within a decade
Accountancy and consultancy giant unveils new target to reduce absolute emissions by 50 per cent by 2030 and offset the remainder
Brazil's largest aluminium producer sets 2050 science-based emissions target
The aluminium sector is industry's fourth biggest CO2 emitter, following figures from the International Energy Agency
Office furniture giant Steelcase sets 2030 'carbon negative' goal
US firm secures approval from the Science Based Targets initiative after setting new green goals in line with 1.5C global warming trajectory
Cheers: Diageo toasts halving of greenhouse gas emissions
Drinks giant meets 2020 target to cut greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by 50 per cent, but admits it fell short with water and packaging goals
Moody's upgrades sustainability vision with science-based net zero targets
Credit ratings giant's vision includes science-based emissions goals backed by carbon offset investments in immediate term
'We are not making abstract statements': BMW maps out 10-year climate plan backed by major EV push
German car giant sets Science-Based Targets to cut lifecycle CO2 per vehicle manufactured by a third over the next decade, covering manufacturing and fuel consumption
Nando's targets low CO2 chicken feed as it unveils fresh climate goals
Restaurant chain aims to achieve zero direct carbon emissions and cut the carbon footprint of its meals by 2030
Transform to Net Zero: Microsoft, Nike, Starbucks and others launch corporate climate alliance
Danone, Unilever, Mercedes-Benz, Maersk, Wipro and Natura & Co among founding members of corporate drive to share expertise in setting science-based climate targets
'A watershed moment': Kimberly-Clark pledges to halve environmental footprint within 10 years
Personal care giant confirms science based emissions target and vows to cut forest and water footprints by 50 per cent
Demystifying the 'Absolute Zero' concept
How does 'absolute zero' differ from 'net zero', and does it matter?
Slaughter and May secures Science Based Target approval with promise to halve emissions
Leading law firm commits to reduce carbon emissions 50 per cent by 2030 against a 2018 baseline
Pharmaceutical giant Takeda sets science-based net zero goal for 2040
Japanese firm secures approval from Science Based Targets initiative to eradicate emissions from its core business by 2040
Legal giant CMS sets out its case for net zero emissions by 2025
Company seeking approval from Science Based Targets initiative for 1.5C climate goals covering its business and value chain
AECOM serves up science-based climate action goals
Infrastructure and engineering firm's 2025 climate targets validated by Science-Based Targets Initiative
What does it really mean to be a climate leader in the corporate sector?
Once the immediate coronavirus threat has passed, corporates must ramp up their climate efforts, argues WWF's Seán Mallon
Ricoh secures Science Based Targets approval after doubling emissions reduction ambition
Japanese printer giant becomes latest multinational to set sights on 1.5C decarbonisation trajectory, after pledging to cut emission 63 per cent
Mondelēz hails progress against deforestation across cocoa supply chain
US giant which owns Cadbury and Toblerone claims to have mapped almost all of its cocoa suppliers across Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Indonesia
#GoZero: Sky becomes latest corporate giant to announce net zero by 2030 goal
Broadcasting giant's wide-ranging carbon reduction plans include proposals to help encourage audiences to embrace the net zero transition
Pandora sparkles with carbon neutral commitment
Company becomes first jewellery firm to join Science Based Targets Initiative with pledge to become 'carbon neutral' by 2025
AstraZeneca promises to get to net zero 10 years ahead of schedule
$1bn 'Ambition Zero Carbon' aims for zero carbon emissions across global operations by 2025, and ensure entire value chain is carbon negative by 2030
COP25: With Paris Agreement talks stuck in slow lane, business frustration grows
Greta Thunberg, Paul Polman, Antonio Guterres, and numerous corporates are all crying out for government leadership - but will their calls be answered?