A guide to Net Zero for businesses

This introductory guide is designed to help large businesses understand Net Zero target setting.

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Overview

Net Zero is not a passing trend. It’s a crucial lever for driving urgently needed climate action. By setting and achieving Net Zero targets, companies like yours can help accelerate global efforts to limit warming.

Our introductory guide explains and unpicks Net Zero to help corporates understand target setting. It looks at the importance of planning Net Zero targets and how to get started on this journey.

We answer key questions:

  • Why does Net Zero matter?
  • Why and when should organisations set Net Zero targets?
  • What are the steps to setting a Net Zero target?
  • How can organisations confidently communicate Net Zero commitments?
Publication date: March 2022
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Contents

Section 1: Introduction

  • Why Net Zero matters
  • Net Zero explained
  • Net Zero unpicked

Section 2: Planning your target

  • Why should you set a Net Zero target?
  • When should you set a Net Zero target?

Section 3: Starting your journey

  • The steps to setting a Net Zero target
  • The Route to Net Zero Standard – certifying your journey to climate leadership
  • Why the Carbon Trust?

Related links

Route to Net Zero Standard

Introductory webinar: Net Zero for businesses

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