Innovation and technology

Technologies that enable the transition to net zero were under the spotlight at an event organised by Chapter Zero and McKinsey & Company in London on 18 September 2024.

Chapter Zero partnered with Accenture in 2023 to deliver a masterclass exploring how to embed technology into your organisation’s net zero transition. We have summarised here the key takeaways from the session.

In the IPCC’s Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C, almost all pathways analysed relied to some extent on greenhouse gas removal (GGR) approaches to achieve net negative emissions after 2050. This explainer from the Centre for Climate Engagement looks at GGR solutions, market readiness, cost, removal mechanisms and when a business should be thinking about it.

In this report the Energy Transitions Commission dives into the natural resources and materials needed to meet the needs of the transition.

The global transition to net-zero demands a massive deployment of clean energy technologies. This Energy Transitions Commission briefing looks at clean energy supply chains challenges.

Investments in climate technology are still increasing, defying the headwinds that affected most capital markets. McKinsey identifies eight factors for deploying capital in this resilient space.

This document from Oliver Wyman and the Climate Group identifies four domains that businesses need to manage in order for their transition plans to be both commercially successful and to have impact.

In this webinar, in partnership with the Deloitte Academy, we explored the role of technology in the net zero transformation, looking at the opportunities and challenges it offers. The importance of decarbonising business’s digital infrastructure, and the practical steps that can be taken to start on this journey, were highlighted.

In this webinar, in partnership with Deloitte, we discussed science and technology-based carbon capture, storage and offsetting solutions, their long-term viability and how they can form part of your company’s strategy to achieve net zero. We were joined by Professor Stuart Haszeldine, from Edinburgh University, a renowned expert in Carbon Capture and Storage.