Spotlight topic:
Net zero
20 results
01 Economy & Finance
Climate-finance flows continue to rise, but are far below the levels required
The jury is still out on whether or not governments will adopt green stimulus
A growing share of global emissions are covered by carbon pricing
The declining influence of big oil is a sign of how far the economy has transformed
Tech players are among those making the boldest commitments to climate action
Finance sector commitments to net-zero climate goals also snowballed in the run up to COP26
02 Natural Solutions
Food systems account for a huge share of greenhouse-gas emissions
Achieving 1.5°C and net zero will probably require some level of carbon removal through nature-based solutions
03 Energy
Net-zero targets continue to proliferate
Emissions have quickly rebounded towards and beyond pre-COVID-19 levels
The pace must accelerate ~5x over the next decade to meet net-zero goals
UK CO₂ emissions are back to 1880s levels
China is embracing renewables and will peak coal consumption in about 2025
05 Mobility & Buildings
Switching to electric vehicles would have huge health benefits globally
Bike lanes and traffic calming are proliferating across Europe
A large-scale shift to WFH could help reduce emissions in car-driving communities
Even as cities continue to evolve, we need to tackle emissions from buildings
Deep renovation of buildings will need to accelerate
Businesses are investing in improving their buildings, for both environmental and health benefits
06 Value Chains & Circularity
Commodities associated with green recovery are surging, with potential risks for net zero