Explainers

The Business Case
Review Ambition
Drive Board Action
Implement the Transition
Ensure Accountability
Accelerate Business Transformation
Credible net zero targets
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Explainer | 4 Apr 2023

Integrity matters: Net zero commitments

Published following COP27, the United Nations’ Integrity Matters report makes 10 recommendations businesses should implement to develop a robust net-zero strategy with credible commitments and a roadmap to evidence-based action. This briefing from the Climate Governance Initiative highlights the key points for board directors.

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Explainer | 1 Jan 2023

The corporate net-zero standard

The SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard provides the guidance and tools companies need to set science-based net-zero targets.

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Explainer | 1 Jan 2023

Briefing: Net Zero for corporates

It’s widely used, but do you know what Net Zero means? Carbon Trust gives you the answers to this and other Net Zero questions.

Collaboration with McKinsey & Company
Explainer | 2 Nov 2022

From awareness to action: a five-step programme with McKinsey & Company

To equip our members and their companies, we held a five-part series of events with McKinsey, to bring the best thinking to boardrooms on achieving net zero and effecting meaningful change.

Collaboration with Centre for Climate Engagement
Explainer | 11 Mar 2021

Carbon offsetting explained

Carbon offsetting is often discussed in relation to corporate emissions reductions strategies. But where does it fit in?