One in five of the world’s 2,000 largest publicly listed companies have now committed to a “net-zero” emissions target — meaning that by 2050 they will produce close to zero emissions and will offset the remaining. But while such ambitious targets are important, they can leave leaders unsure of where to even start. Simply put, the world needs to bring annual emissions down from the current 57 gigatons of CO2 to zero.
Your Company Pledged to Reduce Its Carbon Footprint. Now What?
Five strategies to move your organization toward net-zero emissions.
June 14, 2021
Summary.
Many companies are making ambitious pledges about getting to net-zero, meaning that by 2050 they will produce close to zero emissions and will offset the remaining. But while such ambitious targets are important, they can leave leaders unsure of where to even start. The good news is that nature already can act as a carbon sink to remove emissions from the atmosphere. Companies can take five steps: reduce deforestation; invest in land restoration; support the shift to more plant-intensive diets; invest in sustainable agricultural projects; and advocate for a nature-friendly policy from governments.