Net Zero by 2030, 2040 or 2050 - which to choose?

Does the timing of your Net Zero target matter? Yes, more than many think...

An episode of the The Net Zero Business Podcast podcast, hosted by Gareth Kane, titled "Net Zero by 2030, 2040 or 2050 - which to choose?" was published on March 8, 2024 and runs 7 minutes.

March 8, 2024 ·7m · The Net Zero Business Podcast

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Summary

This is the second Q&A episode of the podcast and the question comes from 'Jane' who is involved in a debate at work over Net Zero targets. Here's what I cover in my response:What Net Zero really meansThe problems with going for too near a dateThe problems with going too farThe influence of assets, leadership and culture on the target dateWhen to use SBTs to underpin Net ZeroThe dangers of incrementalising stretch targetsI will be weaving more Q&A episodes in alongside the interview episodes, but I need your questions and dilemmas! They can be about any Net Zero/Climate/Sustainability-related subject, but within an organisational context. Like 'Jane', you can choose anonymity if you prefer. Click here to send them in.The Net Zero Business Podcast is brought to you by Terra Infirma Ltd – bringing Sustainability to Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

This is the second Q&A episode of the podcast and the question comes from 'Jane' who is involved in a debate at work over Net Zero targets. Here's what I cover in my response:

What Net Zero really means
The problems with going for too near a date
The problems with going too far
The influence of assets, leadership and culture on the target date
When to use SBTs to underpin Net Zero
The dangers of incrementalising stretch targets

I will be weaving more Q&A episodes in alongside the interview episodes, but I need your questions and dilemmas! They can be about any Net Zero/Climate/Sustainability-related subject, but within an organisational context. Like 'Jane', you can choose anonymity if you prefer. Click here to send them in.

The Net Zero Business Podcast is brought to you by Terra Infirma Ltd – bringing Sustainability to Life

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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