International > UPDATE – When net zero is not zero: green groups take aim at ‘misleading’ corporate goals

UPDATE – When net zero is not zero: green groups take aim at ‘misleading’ corporate goals

Published 23:01 on February 6, 2022  /  Last updated at 14:37 on March 3, 2022  / /  International, Nature-based, Paris Article 6, Voluntary

Net zero pledges made by 25 of the world’s largest companies will only cut emissions by less than 20% by their stated target years if taken at face value, according to a study published on Monday by environmental groups that identifies goals filled with loopholes, omissions, and exaggerations.
Net zero pledges made by 25 of the world’s largest companies will only cut emissions by less than 20% by their stated target years if taken at face value, according to a study published on Monday by environmental groups that identifies goals filled with loopholes, omissions, and exaggerations.


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