United Nations Climate Change Race to Zero

The UNFCCC Race To Zero https://unfccc.int/climate-action/race-to-zero-campaign) is a global campaign to rally leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions, investors for a healthy, resilient, zero carbon recovery that prevents future threats, creates decent jobs, and unlocks inclusive, sustainable growth.

It mobilises a coalition of leading net zero initiatives, representing 471 cities, 23 regions, 1,675 businesses, 85 of the biggest investors, and 569 universities. These ‘real economy’ actors join 120 countries in the largest ever alliance committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest.

The Race to Zero is an umbrella campaign—driven by science—that aggregates net zero commitments from a range of leading networks and initiatives across the climate action community.

Facts

• The earths carbon dioxide is higher than any time in the last 800,000 years.

• We are seeing more extreme weather across the globe every year.

• 7 in 10 organisations have already made a formal net-zero commitment or are planning to do so.

• Just 20% of SME’s have a net-zero target, comparted to 50% of large firms.

Findings from the BSI’s Net-Zero Barometer

• 89% of businesses agree that demonstrating a low carbon footprint will be essential for their brand by 2025

• Over 1/5 of FTSE 100 companies have signed up

The UNFCCC Race To Zero is based on the 4 Ps:

• Pledge

• Plan

• Proceed

• Publish

How can your business join the UNFCCC Race to Zero campaign?

Sustainable Business Services can work with your business to develop a full 360⁰ sustainability strategy, embedding within your business values, vision and purpose.

Aligned to internationally recognised standards such as UNFCC Race to Zero, ISO 14064, PAS 2060, B-Corp, PPN 06/21 and Science Based Targets, supporting your strategy and setting a credible pathway.

For more information visit us at: https://sbs.eco/net-zero/