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Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · 16h

📢 Net Zero Stocktake 2025: Global commitments continue to expand. But despite modest progress in the quality of company targets, the vast majority still need to improve to meet best-practice standards.

📄 Access the full report: zerotracker.net/analysis/net...

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Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · 1d

Associate Professor Steve Smith at the @smithschool.ox.ac.uk discusses with Sustainability Unlocked how the approach to climate strategy has shifted over time, transitioning from a focus on GHG concentrations to adopting net zero CO2 emissions.
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The Science Behind Net Zero Targets

In this video, Steve explores the concept of net zero emissions, tracing its origins and outlining the essential principles for achieving it. From the evolution of climate strategy to the scientific…

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Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · 6d

Corporate Climate Commitments: A Shift in Direction — or in Transparency?
A recent Harvard Business Review article asks a critical question:

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The findings strongly complement those of the Net Zero Tracker's 2025 Stocktake

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Are Companies Actually Scaling Back Their Climate Commitments?

Despite headlines declaring the collapse of corporate ESG, a new study of 75 firms across the world found that only 13% have retreated from sustainability, while 85% have held steady or accelerated…

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Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · 7d

In this @forbes.com article, Mary Johnstone-Louis argues that “the business case for net zero has never been stronger” — this analysis aligns closely with findings from the Stocktake 2025, which shows sustained global momentum in setting net zero targets.

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The Business Case For Net Zero Has Never Been Stronger

Global investment, regulation, and supply chains are moving fast toward clean energy. Leaders who treat it as strategy, not symbolism, will stay ahead.

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Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · 9d

See below for more information on how exactly the Net Zero Tracker assesses entities’ net zero targets, and why integrity is so essential for climate pledges to steer climate action, as explained by NZT’s Natasha Lutz to Sustainability Unlocked.

Assessing Net Zero Targets

In this video, Natasha Lutz explores the recent surge in net zero targets, covering 92% of global GDP, as a pivotal step towards climate action. She explains how the Net Zero Tracker meticulously…

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Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · 9d

🌍 Corporate Net Zero Momentum Accelerates — Next Challenge: Ensuring Credibility

A new Forbes article highlights a key shift in U.S. climate leadership: as federal ambition slows, the private sector is stepping up.

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Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · 12d

China’s revised national net zero target comes at a time of growing global ambition — even amid a US federal retreat.

🔍Explore the latest findings assessing the status and trends of net zero target setting here:

Net Zero Stocktake 2025

From intent to integrity. We assess the net zero targets and mitigation strategies of all nations, the largest 2,000+ companies, and the worlds's biggest regions and cities.

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Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · 12d

🗂️ OUT NOW:List of the World’s Largest Entities Missing in Action on Climate

The Net Zero Tracker just published a list of major entities with no emissions reduction targets on record - see appendices of the Net Zero Stocktake.

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Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · 13d

🔍 Is net zero in retreat? Not really.

Stuart Stone from BusinessGreen highlights that over 77% of the global economy remains covered by national climate goals.

📘 Read the article: www.businessgreen.com/news/4519353...
📊 Read the Stocktake: zerotracker.net/analysis/net...

Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · 14d

Corporate Net Zero Commitments Continue to Gain Ground Amid Shifting Political Landscape

The Stocktake reveals sustained and growing corporate ambition on climate action, despite setbacks at federal U.S. government level.

For a deeper dive, read here: zerotracker.net/analysis/net...

Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · 14d

📢 Net Zero Stocktake 2025: Wider geographic uptake and growing legal formalisation, but persistent credibility gaps remain.

Read below for a comprehensive overview of how net zero targets are evolving across jurisdictions, sectors, and companies.

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Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · 15d

📢 Net Zero Stocktake 2025: Global commitments continue to expand. But despite modest progress in the quality of company targets, the vast majority still need to improve to meet best-practice standards.

📄 Access the full report: zerotracker.net/analysis/net...

Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · 15d

📢 Net Zero Stocktake 2025 is now live.

Our latest analysis confirms a defining trend: net zero targets remain a central feature of the global economy - despite policy reversals at the US national level.

📄 Access the full Net Zero Stocktake 2025 report here: buff.ly/ejYnva9

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Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · 16d

As New York Climate Week shines a spotlight on climate ambition, tomorrow we release the fifth ‘Net Zero Stocktake.’

Our annual stocktake of net zero targets set by governments, companies, cities and regions provides a critical barometer of the global mission to address the climate crisis.

Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · 19d

In collaboration with Sustainability Unlocked, @profangelhsu.bsky.social, Associate Professor at @UNC and founder of @datadrivenlab.bsky.social unpacks how data driven insights and innovation are transforming the climate accountability space.

Climate Action Accountability System

In this video, Angel explains the UN’s Recognition and Accountability Framework (RAF) and how it strengthens climate action. Learn how data, AI, and governance improve transparency, enforce…

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Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · 19d

Australia has announced a new 2035 emissions reduction target of 62–70% below 2005 levels.

🔍 Next week, NZT will release its latest stocktake report, providing a comprehensive assessment of how countries are progressing toward their net zero targets.

Australia announces higher emission cuts by 2035

The country is one of the world's biggest carbon emitters per capita.

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Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · 29d

Founder and CEO of Arboretica, James Zhang sat down earlier this year with Sustainability Unlocked to shed some light on how artificial intelligence is boosting society’s ability to address the climate crisis.

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Accelerating Climate Action with AI

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Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · Sep 3

📘 ICYMI: New Report from the Net Zero Tracker

Our analysis finds India’s coal dependence could slow rapid growth sectors — from Professional Services to Manufacturing — which are exposed to active and incoming carbon policies.

Read here: zerotracker.net/analysis/ind...

Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · Sep 2

How can corporate entities pursue net zero with integrity?

Our ‘Net Zero Good Practice’ snapshot is an improved tool which strives to help those navigate the thicket of voluntary standards, and to understand areas of convergence.

Take a look below 👇
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Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · Aug 13

📘 ICYMI: New Report from the Net Zero Tracker

Our analysis finds India’s coal dependence could slow rapid growth sectors — from Professional Services to Manufacturing — which are exposed to active and incoming carbon policies.

Read here: zerotracker.net/analysis/ind...

Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · Aug 5

How can corporate entities pursue net zero with integrity?

Our ‘Net Zero Good Practice’ snapshot is an improved tool which strives to help those navigate the thicket of voluntary standards, and to understand areas of convergence.

Take a look below 👇
zerotracker.net/net-zero-goo...

Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · Aug 5

📘 New Report from the Net Zero Tracker

Our analysis finds India’s coal dependence could slow rapid growth sectors — from Professional Services to Manufacturing — which are exposed to active and incoming carbon policies.

Read here: zerotracker.net/analysis/ind...

Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · Aug 1

🔍New Infographic: Indicators of Global Climate Change (IGCC)

@johnlang.bsky.social‬'s latest infographic highlights a sobering reality: based on current annual emission rates, we have just 3 years of carbon budget remaining to stay within the 1.5°C warming threshold.

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Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · Jul 30

🌏 What does practicing ‘good net zero’ really mean?

Our 'Net Zero Good Practice' snapshot was created to help companies to navigate the proliferation of voluntary initiatives, to form clear net zero strategies.

Take a look below👇
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Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · Jul 29

India’s Key Sectors at Risk as Countries Decarbonise

Our latest analysis ‘Carbon Competitiveness: India at the Net Zero–Trade Nexus’ offers a sector-by-sector view of where vulnerabilities lie and where strategic advantages may be realised.

Read here: zerotracker.net/analysis/ind...