Net Zero Intelligence Unit
Experience-led insights to accelerate global progress towards Net Zero.
About the Net Zero Intelligence Unit
The Net Zero Intelligence Unit provides experience-led insights to accelerate global progress towards Net Zero. The Unit is a dedicated team focussed on raising ambition, awareness and action on Net Zero by drawing on the Carbon Trust’s 20 years’ experience of working with businesses, governments and financial institutions globally.
Latest publications
- Breaking business barriers to Net Zero
- COP28 drives momentum on need to end fossil fuel era
- How to report climate exposure and action with confidence and credibility
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An analysis of the key barriers sustainability decision-makers face in large businesses, and the solutions to help accelerate progress to Net Zero.
Download the reportNegotiations in Dubai closed last week with a historic call to transition away from fossil fuels. Our experts assess the outcome of COP28, and the fork in the road it presents to government, business, and financial leaders.
Read the insightThe Net Zero Intelligence Unit has partnered with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development to author guidance on climate disclosures for businesses, as part of their Net Zero Guidebook.
Read the guidebookTo stay up to date with our publications, and to hear our take on the latest Net Zero developments, subscribe to the Net Zero Roundup newsletter on LinkedIn.
Subscribe herePodcast - Net Zero: What's innovation got to do with it?
We are excited to launch the Carbon Trust's first ever podcast series, 'Net Zero: what's innovation got to do with it?'. Over the course of four engaging episodes, Net Zero Intelligence Unit experts Simon Retallack and Nina Foster will be in conversation with innovators at the forefront of driving the Net Zero transition.
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About Net Zero
How can we achieve Net Zero?
Net Zero is the most comprehensive approach there is to securing a liveable planet. But how can we achieve it?
A comparison of Net Zero guidance from COP27
Our comparison of Net Zero recommendations and guidelines published at COP27 finds broad consensus on what organisations need to do to take action on Net Zero.
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Consultation responses
Reaching Net Zero is essential to limit global warming to 1.5°C and avoid the worst impacts of climate change. It is also achievable, provided ambitious action is taken now by policymakers, business leaders and financial decision makers. The Net Zero Intelligence Unit exists to shed light on how to make the transition happen.
In the media
Explore our latest news coverage featuring insights from the Net Zero Intelligence Unit:
New Statesman | The first episode of our podcast 'Net Zero: What's innovation got to do with it'
Business Green | Nina Foster shares our vision for the role of hydrogen in achieving Net Zero
Financial Times | Nina Foster is featured discussing the UK's Net Zero strategy
Vogue Business | Vogue Business discuss our latest report on Net Zero and the beauty sector
The Times | Nina Foster spoke to The Times about the lowering costs of sustainability
Financial Times | Simon Retallack is featured discussing phasing out fossil fuels and prioritising renewables
ENDS Report | “There is no room for new coal on the global path to Net Zero"
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The Net Zero Intelligence Unit drives global momentum on Net Zero by building awareness, ambition and action. We provide insights that draw on the Carbon Trust’s 20 years’ experience of working with businesses, governments and organisations to reduce their carbon footprints.
The Net Zero Intelligence Unit’s Director (Simon Retallack) and Manager (Nina Foster) are available for media comment or interview. Please contact press@carbontrust.com. For event appearances please contact events@carbontrust.com.
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