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gettonetzero.economist.comNet-zero emissions are topping corporate
agendas worldwide—but making pledges
is one thing; actually meeting net-zero
goals can prove to be a complex and
Herculean task.
Ensuring that emissions-reduction plans
are achievable, credible and eff ective is
no mean feat. Despite this, the majority
of business leaders remain confi dent.
New research from Economist Impact
reveals that 69% have set defi nitive
targets and about 90% are optimistic
about the outcome.
Across the board, companies are working
to fulfi l their decarbonisation commitments
with viable, long-term solutions. But what
constitutes a solid strategy, and what pitfalls
will they need to avoid?
To fi nd out, Economist Impact conducted
a major research programme, sponsored
by HSBC. Its assessment and analysis of
companies’ progress towards net zero and
the challenges that remain is based on a
survey of 500 global business leaders from
a variety of sectors; in-depth interviews;
extensive desk research; and insights from
an advisory board of experts.How much progress has your organisation
made and what remains to be done?