Making corporate climate transitions work: business guidance for implementing just and equitable transition plans

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 groups affected by transition plans, co-create fair outcomes, and strengthen resilience. Developed by the Oxford Net Zero Youth Advisory Board, it emphasises procedural justice and highlights how a just transition risk can reduce risks, unlock opportunities, and build public support for climate action.

Authors: Matilda Becker, Alexis McGivern, Margaret Chilinda, Salew P Kadena, Samantha Gonsalves Wetherell, Martín Iuvaro, Pauline Owiti, Ritaj Kalaskar, Tom Maitland, Isadora Cardoso, Bashir Dan, Paula Kuls, Oghenechovwe Okolosi, Seruni Salsabila.

Publication details
Theme(s)
Net zero & sustainable development
Type(s)
Briefing
Author(s)
Becker, Matilda McGivern, Alexis
Year(s)
2025
Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, Oxford Net Zero

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