The briefing will discuss the five standard-setting initiatives and one summary review of 37 guidelines, and highlight the areas of convergence on the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of corporate net zero strategies. We will also unpack what each initiative is actually saying. When: 12:00-13:00pm GMT / 13:00-14:00 CET Speakers: Alexis McGivern, Net Zero Standards Manager, Oxford Net Zero, Smith School for Enterprise and the Environment Frederic Hans, Senior Policy Advisor, NewClimate Institute John Lang, Net Zero Tracker Project Lead If you would like to attend the briefing please register here . If you have...

In the quickly evolving landscape of climate action, this decade represents a critical period for meaningful progress, as the window to keep warming within the 1.5°C limit is closing. Corporations around the globe are setting climate targets, but it has become clear that the methods and metrics behind these targets are not leading to real progress where it matters. This signals the urgent need for a rethink of target-setting frameworks. We must recognise the limitations of GHG inventories, which are often susceptible to creative accounting, and focus more on transparent, actionable commitments...

The term 'greenhushing' has recently emerged in discussions around corporate climate action, but is it an actual trend? In this blogpost, we dive deeper on the issue.

During this workshop Sören Amelang and Sybrig Smit (NewClimate Institute) presented their 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.

NewClimate Institute applauds the brave reaction from the staff of the Science Based Targets initiative, who today issued a strong statement rejecting their Board’s unilateral statement on the use of carbon credits.

Join us and Carbon Market Watch on Tuesday, 9 April at 3 pm CEST for the virtual launch of the 2024 Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor (CCRM).

Despite increased ambition in their climate target-setting, 51 of the world’s largest companies commit to reducing their emissions by only 30% on average by 2030, falling short of the 43% reduction required to limit global warming to 1.5°C, according to a report released today by NewClimate Institute in collaboration with Carbon Market Watch.

The VCMI has released its integrity guidelines for corporate use of carbon credits. In some regards, the concept of VCMI’s Silver, Gold and Platinum claims set out a transparent and constructive approach. But the Scope 3 Flexibility Claim will be the most relevant part of the claims package for the next decade.

The 2023 edition of the annual Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor (CCRM) thoroughly and objectively analyses the climate pledges and plans of 24 global corporations that claim climate leadership. The companies assessed include numerous household names, national flagships and leaders in their sectors. Want to learn more? Join us on Monday 13 February at 3pm CET for the virtual launch of the 2023 CCRM and a presentation of the main findings. Moderator: Sabine Frank (Carbon Market Watch) Speakers: Silke Mooldijk and Thomas Day (NewClimate Institute) Lindsay Otis Nilles (Carbon Market Watch)...

The climate strategies of 24 of the worlds’ largest ‘climate leader’ companies are wholly insufficient and mired by ambiguity. These are the findings of the 2023 Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor, conducted by NewClimate Institute in collaboration with Carbon Market Watch.

The authors of the 2023 Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor share their perspectives on questions related to the analysis, and its implications.

The Net Zero Tracker aims to increase transparency and accountability of net zero targets pledged by nations, states and regions, cities and companies.

Thomas Day and Silke Mooldijk presented the findings of the Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor 2022 at a joint virtual press conference together with Carbon Market Watch on 7 February 2022. Go to the Q&A with the authors

Companies around the world are increasingly alert to the climate emergency, facing calls from a growing range of stakeholders to take responsibility for the environmental impact of their activities. The rapid acceleration of corporate climate pledges means that it is more difficult than ever to distinguish between real climate leadership and unsubstantiated greenwashing. In this blogpost the lead authors of the Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor – Thomas Day, Silke Mooldijk, Sybrig Smit – shared their perspectives on questions related to the analysis, and its implications. You can also...

The headline climate pledges of 25 of the world’s largest companies in reality only commit to reduce their emissions by 40% on average, not 100% as suggested by their “net zero” and “carbon neutral” claims, according to a new analysis. These are the findings of the Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor released today, conducted by NewClimate Institute in collaboration with Carbon Market Watch. I

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