Net Zero

News & analysis

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.
March 11, 2025

Mining head calls ‘net’ in net zero a ‘weasel word’

Fortescue chair wants companies to focus on ‘real zero’ as he explains $6.2bn plan to transform business
January 31, 2025

Ikea reports 30% emissions reduction since 2016  

Swedish furniture giant says shrinking footprint coincides with 24% increase in revenue   
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