Explainers

The potential applications of AI technologies across business functions are myriad and exciting, but AI has a role in the transition of companies to a low-carbon future too - that is why AI should be front of mind across boardrooms globally. This notion was at the heart of the discussion at a joint Chapter Zero and McKinsey event on 4 March 2025, as part of our ‘Out-competing to win’ event series for non-executive directors.

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.