‘Three quarters of governments don’t disclose details of net zero pledges’

A new report calls into question the validity of corporate and governmental net zero targets

Intel commits to net zero by 2040

By 2030, it is targeting 100% renewable energy use and a $300m investment in energy saving measures

BBC makes £300k from plastic toys despite net zero pledge

The company has committed to reaching net zero by 2030 but continues to produce magazines with plastic ‘freebies’

Costa Coffee sets 2040 net zero target

It is looking to halve its carbon emissions by 2030

India achieving net zero by 2070 will cost $10tn

Heavy climate finance and investment from developed countries will be critical if the nation is to decarbonise at the necessary rate, a new study finds

Australia commits to net zero by 2050 – but won’t cut fossil fuels

The country’s pledge has been welcomed but come under fire for its lack of ambition ahead of COP26

Hong Kong signs green bond pledge

It has committed to incorporate low carbon, resilient and sustainable solutions into the planning and deployment of infrastructure projects

Labour-run cities pledge 100% clean energy by 2050

Labour leaders of more than 60 councils across Britain have signed a pledge to power their towns and cities with 100% clean energy by 2050. These includes councils in London, Norwich, Cambridge, Oldham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Newcastle and Nottingham. It is estimated this will cut the UK’s carbon footprint by more than 10%. The pledge, […]