Net Zero

News & analysis

March 7, 2026

Bayer ‘intensifies cooperation with suppliers’ as it halves green capex

German firm is developing a "CO2 price approach” to help it bring down its Scope 3 emissions
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 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
October 12, 2025

Bayer sustainability chief says it’s ‘foolish’ to use <2.5°C scenario for business planning

Matthias Berninger says success of firm’s seed development programme depends on ‘realistic baseline projections’
September 24, 2025

Net zero commitments up 9% among US firms

Annual review shows continued rise in corporate pledges, although most still lack strategic credibility
September 19, 2025

Will ISO provide a North Star for corporate net-zero strategies?

Real Economy Progress speaks to the experts working to set a new global climate standard for companies 
June 19, 2025

SBTi wants companies to pilot new net-zero standard

Target-setting body calls on firms of ‘all sizes and locations’ to participate in trial
April 12, 2025

Ditching due diligence rules and embracing carbon removals: sustainability under Germany’s new government

This week's coalition agreement gives a glimpse of what's on the cards for companies over the next four years
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.