More and more companies are racing to outdo each other with green promises to achieve net zero emissions. But what is behind these promises? Journalists and consumers alike are often out of their depth when it comes to distinguishing ambition from greenwashing. Evaluating net zero targets is a complicated business, with pitfalls galore. News outlet Clean Energy Wire (CLEW) worked with journalists and experts from around the world to uncover methodologies, approaches and stories about corporate climate claims, an initiative led by correspondent Sören Amelang.

During this workshop Sören Amelang and Sybrig Smit (NewClimate Institute) presented their joint 7-step guide for journalists to unravel a net zero target. The workshop reflected on lessons learned, with practical tips that reporters can use immediately to unpick a net zero target.

Organised in association with Clean Energy Wire. This workshop took place at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia (Italy). A recording can be found here.

Virtual Event: Cities and Buildings in Transition: Systems Change for a Resilient Future
Venue Online
Date 31 Oct 2024
Start time 03:00 pm

Our cities and built environments have profound impacts on people and planet. Where people live and work, how they get from one place...

Virtual Launch: How market reforms can drive renewable energy growth in Southeast Asia
Venue Online
Date 29 Oct 2024
Start time 09:30 am

Southeast Asia is emerging as a global economic powerhouse, attracting record levels of foreign investment and experiencing surging...

Report Launch: 1.5°C-aligned wind and solar targets for the new NDCs
Venue Online
Date 23 Sep 2024
Start time 04:00 pm

As countries prepare to set new climate targets in their updated NDCs following a global commitment to triple renewables at COP28...

Internet Explorer is no longer supported