by Helen Bunting | Apr 28, 2026
This article systematically reviews guidance for non-state entities on transitioning to net zero. The voluntary governance system for corporate climate action consists of a competitive landscape with many documents setting the rules for alignment with ‘net zero’. Our...
by Helen Bunting | Sep 25, 2025
Businesses have a tremendous opportunity to accelerate the global transition to net zero. While traditional metrics like Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions are crucial for tracking a company’s direct and value chain impact, they don’t fully capture the broader...
by Helen Bunting | Jun 24, 2025
This brief outlines how companies can integrate justice and equity into their climate strategies to ensure a just transition that supports long-term, socially sustainable net zero goals. It presents a seven-step roadmap to help businesses identify and engage with...
by Helen Bunting | Sep 3, 2024
The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) is the largest validator of corporate net-zero targets, representing nearly 40% of the global economy by market capitalisation, through assessment against its Corporate Net Zero Standard. In April 2024, the Board of SBTi...
by Helen Bunting | Aug 14, 2024
Today’s global net-zero governance landscape fails to recognize some of the most important strategic actions companies can take to mitigate climate change. Standards have been built primarily to guide companies in setting targets (e.g. through the Science Based...
