Balancing simplicity and complexity through corporate emissions benchmarking

Oct 23, 2025

Standardized quantitative emissions benchmarking is essential for corporate climate accountability, yet recent literature has critiqued this approach. We argue for structured pluralism with budget compliance — balancing methodological flexibility while preserving the disciplining power of carbon budgets.

Authors: Saphira Rekker, Kaya Axelsson, Anders Bjørn, Chris Greig, Richard Heede, Matthew J. Hornsey, Jacquelyn E. Humphrey, Matthew Ives, David Kampmann, Mark Roelfsema, Adrien Rose, Sue-Lyn Stubbs and Belinda Wade.

Publication details
Theme(s)
The meaning of net zero
Type(s)
Comment
Author(s)
Axelsson, Kaya
Year(s)
2025
Nature Climate Change

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