Climate Targets

News & analysis

May 1, 2025

Air New Zealand swaps emissions target for ‘expectations’

Sustainability chief stresses importance of honesty as national carrier publishes decarbonisation ‘guidance’ after ditching SBTi target
April 27, 2025

The REP Wrap: France and UK throw weight behind voluntary carbon markets

Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news.
March 30, 2025

2,000+ firms have signed up for ‘net zero’ in the last year

Race to Zero saw thousands of new members despite high-profile departures
March 23, 2025

The REP Wrap: ‘36% of firms increasing climate ambitions’

Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news.
March 19, 2025

SBTi consults on draft corporate net zero standard

Target setting body proposes more Scope 3 flexibility and floats removals targets for residual emissions. 
February 12, 2025

SEC signals plan to block shareholder requests for climate targets 

US regulator reinstates guidance from Trump’s first term
January 28, 2025

Companies face no penalties for missing climate targets, finds research 

Study into decarbonisation pledges concludes lack of accountability risks commitments becoming a ‘free lunch’ for firms 
January 18, 2025

Meat giant sparks debate over whether net-zero commitment is a “promise” or just an “aspiration”

JBS rejects ‘any assertion’ of lowered ambition despite CSO saying climate pledge ‘was never a promise’
January 8, 2025

Science Based Targets initiative names new CEO 

Embattled climate body puts founding CEO of the UK Climate Change Committee in charge
November 10, 2024

Canadian regulators warn of rise in corporate greenwashing

CSA advises issuers wanting to avoid being accused of 'conveying a false impression' of sustainability credentials