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NewClimate Institute @newclimate.bsky.social · 15d

Our joint policy brief outlines five minimum conditions for CTIPs to deliver:
1️⃣ Shift trade and investment flows to drive new off-take and mutual industrialisation
2️⃣ Align industrial policy for shared goals like green industry and just transition

and...

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.

NewClimate Institute @newclimate.bsky.social · 15d

In March 2025, the EU launched talks on its first Clean Trade and Investment Partnership ( #CTIPs) with South Africa.

💡CTIPs aim to align EU external action with industrial policy, support clean energy cooperation and offer a flexible tool to complement trade deals.

🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3IAHeyt

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NewClimate Institute @newclimate.bsky.social · 15d

💡 Integrity remains low
Only 7% of companies, 6.5% of regions and 4% of cities meet minimum standards

🌱 Land-based removals are rising, but only 4% of companies set separate removal targets. These cannot replace urgent cuts in fossil emissions.

➡️Read the full report: bit.ly/3W7gVD6

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.

NewClimate Institute @newclimate.bsky.social · 15d

💡 Key findings:
✅ 137 of 198 national governments have net-zero targets
✅ 63% of companies tracked have targets, covering 36.6 trillion USD in revenue
✅ Regional ambition covers 2.55 billion people, up from 500 million in 2020

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NewClimate Institute @newclimate.bsky.social · 15d

📢 The 2025 @netzerotracker.bsky.social Net Zero Stocktake is live

Published at #ClimateWeekNYC, the fifth edition shows global net zero pledges continue to grow, even as the US federal government retreats.

77% of global GDP is still covered by national net-zero targets.
➡️ bit.ly/3W7gVD6

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NewClimate Institute @newclimate.bsky.social · 15d

💡 Integrity remains low
Only 7% of companies, 6.5% of regions and 4% of cities meet minimum standards

🌱 Land-based removals are rising, but only 4% of companies set separate removal targets. These cannot replace urgent cuts in fossil emissions.
➡️ zerotracker.net/analysis/net...

Net Zero Stocktake 2025

zerotracker.net

NewClimate Institute @newclimate.bsky.social · 15d

💡 Key findings:
✅ 137 of 198 national governments have net-zero targets
✅ 63% of companies tracked have targets, covering 36.6 trillion USD in revenue
✅ Regional ambition covers 2.55 billion people, up from 500 million in 2020

NewClimate Institute @newclimate.bsky.social · 16d

While state-level initiatives continue, the federal shift represents a significant setback.

Read the full analysis on Climate Action Tracker's website 🔗 climateactiontracker.org/countries/usa/

#ClimateWeekNYC #ClimateAction #JustTransition

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NewClimate Institute @newclimate.bsky.social · 16d

With climate impacts intensifying across the US, these actions move the country further away from a 1.5°C pathway and represent “the most aggressive, comprehensive and consequential climate policy rollback” the CAT has ever analysed, according to @niklashoehne.bsky.social.

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NewClimate Institute @newclimate.bsky.social · 16d

Just in time for #ClimateWeekNYC @climateactiontracker.org published new US analysis.
Key developments:
➡️ Federal targets annulled
➡️ Expanded oil & gas production on federal lands & waters
➡️ Slowed deployment of wind, solar & EVs
➡️ Rollback of emissions regulations for power plants & vehicles

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NewClimate Institute @newclimate.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 Climate Action Tracker downgrades #US to "Critically insufficient"

“It is alarming how systematically the Trump Administration has rolled back measures to reduce emissions, while aggressively expanding support for fossil fuels”, says Finn Hossfeld.

🔗 climateactiontracker.org/countries/usa/

Quote and picture of author: "It is alarming how systematically the Trump Administration has rolled back measures to reduce emissions, while aggressively expanding support for fossil fuels, in defiance of clear market signals”, says Finn Hossfeld, author of the analysis.

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NewClimate Institute @newclimate.bsky.social · 19d

During Climate Week NYC, we will publish several outputs, including:
1️⃣ @climateactiontracker.org ’s US assessment
2️⃣ @netzerotracker.bsky.social ’s Net Zero Stocktake Report
3️⃣ Joint Position Paper on Clean Trade & Investment Partnerships #CTIPs

Stay tuned!

Greenwashing or Green AI? Accountability for AI’s Climate Footprint

NewClimate Institute @newclimate.bsky.social · 19d

▶️ 24 Sep, 14:00-16:00 EDT
@niklashoehne.bsky.social will join a panel hosted by @datadrivenlab.bsky.social on how international regulations, commitments and best practices are shaping accountability for AI’s climate impact.

Register: buff.ly/x9PZEU1

This event explores how companies must measure, disclose, and reduce the growing climate impacts of AI’s energy use.

www.eventbrite.com

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NewClimate Institute @newclimate.bsky.social · 19d

📢 NewClimate Institute at #ClimateWeekNYC

Climate Week NYC, just ahead of #COP30, is a key moment for global climate discussions. We’ll be in New York to join conversations that are relevant to our work.

▶️ Our expert Sarah Jackson will take part in dialogues on climate diplomacy and partnerships.

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NewClimate Institute @newclimate.bsky.social · 20d

NewClimate Institute’s annual report is out 🎉
Over the past year, our team supported more ambitious climate action across countries and sectors through research, policy engagement and partnerships.

▶️ Read the annual report here: bit.ly/3Kt6Y0f

NewClimate Institute publishes 2024 annual report

we publish our first annual report, providing a snapshot of who we are, our work in 2024 and a financial overview.

Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor 2025: Fashion sector

NewClimate Institute @newclimate.bsky.social · 21d

💡For more insights on the credibility and transparency of the fashion sector’s climate commitments, explore our recently published Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor (#CCRM) fashion sector analysis.

➡️Read here: bit.ly/4mmR6dg

#ClimatePledges #fashion #FashionWeek

This chapter of the 2025 Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor assesses the climate strategies of five major fashion companies: adidas, H&M Group, Inditex, lululemon and Shein, focusing on their GH...

Beyond biomass: Why the fashion industry’s shift away from coal must prioritise electrification

NewClimate Institute @newclimate.bsky.social · 21d

Several #fashion companies pledged to phase out #coal, but too often #biomass is used instead. It is not emissions free, brings serious risks, and cannot justify large scale use.
To align with 1.5 °C, fashion brands must prioritise electrification with renewables.

▶️Read the blog: bit.ly/46oqx1f

Major fashion companies replacing coal with biomass risk promoting a false solution. Although often labelled as a renewable source, biomass is far from emissions-free and cannot be considered a sustai...

NewClimate Institute @newclimate.bsky.social · 21d

As London Fashion Week opens, attention turns not only to the runways, but also to fashion’s climate claims.

Our new blog explores the growing use of #biomass as a replacement for coal in supply chains and why this is a false solution.
▶️Read here: bit.ly/4mjDZcI