Climate Targets

News & analysis

March 1, 2026

Keep good records and stay on top of terminology: lessons from the Santos ruling

Lawyer Paul Schoff reflects on one of Australia's biggest greenwashing cases, as the Court explains its reasoning
February 27, 2026

The REP Wrap: World’s investors double down on net zero

Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news.
February 22, 2026

The REP Wrap: Apple drops ESG-linked executive pay 

Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news.
February 13, 2026

Tech firm says it’s ‘sailed past’ 2025 climate goal ‘with flying colours’

Barco now turns attention to suppliers with ‘comprehensive engagement programme’ as part of new 2030 targets
February 9, 2026

NGO that just forced Shein to drop net-zero claims is coming for other firms

DUH campaign adds to greenwashing scrutiny that also includes case brought by Procter & Gamble and guidance from Dutch regulator
February 2, 2026

The next steps for corporate net-zero targets

What should the next generation of climate goals look like, and what will be needed to achieve them?
January 24, 2026

What do enforcement bodies, lawyers and companies think about missed climate targets?

Paul Verney talks to firms that have revised their goals, consumer watchdogs and legal experts about what to do with unachievable commitments
January 21, 2026

SBTi validates 10,000th target

'The numbers keep growing, so let’s not get carried away with all the negative news,' said chief technical officer
January 7, 2026

Do we need a ‘target amnesty’ for corporate climate pledges?

New Year is the season of unrealistic commitments, but should 2026 start with a more honest discussion about interim net-zero goals?   
January 6, 2026

‘No economic or technically viable way forwards’: Ricardo abandons SBTi commitments

UK firm hits decarbonisation wall as abatement cost ‘rises to c.£7000/tCO2e’