The future of corporate transition planning 10 years after the Paris Agreement Since the Paris Agreement was adopted in 2015, corporate climate commitments have surged: around 60% of all Forbes 2000 companies have announced net-zero pledges and more than 8,500 companies have had their targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as of 2025. Yet halfway through what the United Nations calls the critical decade for climate action, progress on the ground remains limited. Many companies still lack credible plans to achieve their emissions reduction targets, and evidence of...

Major fashion companies replacing coal with biomass risk promoting a false solution. Although often labelled as a renewable source, biomass is far from emissions-free and cannot be considered a sustainable alternative to coal given its climate, environmental and social impacts. To truly align with a 1.5°C pathway, fashion brands should prioritise electrification of manufacturing processes, powered by renewable energy.

While some fashion companies have made progress in their climate strategies, the lack of critical transition measures and reliance on false solutions like biomass and fossil gas undermine the integrity of their efforts, according to the new analysis by the 2025 Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor (CCRM), released today by NewClimate Institute in collaboration with Carbon Market Watch. This year’s fashion deep dive of the 2025 CCRM, in its fourth edition, assesses five major global fashion companies – Adidas, H&M, Inditex, Lululemon and Shein – focusing on how well they align with the...

The Coalition for Climate Responsibility aims to mainstream the climate responsibility approach among foundations and civil society organisations. One of the core aspects of the approach is introducing climate contributions.

The briefing will discuss the five standard-setting initiatives and one summary review of 37 guidelines, and highlight the areas of convergence on the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of corporate net zero strategies. We will also unpack what each initiative is actually saying. When: 12:00-13:00pm GMT / 13:00-14:00 CET Speakers: Alexis McGivern, Net Zero Standards Manager, Oxford Net Zero, Smith School for Enterprise and the Environment Frederic Hans, Senior Policy Advisor, NewClimate Institute John Lang, Net Zero Tracker Project Lead If you would like to attend the briefing please register here . If you have...

In the quickly evolving landscape of climate action, this decade represents a critical period for meaningful progress, as the window to keep warming within the 1.5°C limit is closing. Corporations around the globe are setting climate targets, but it has become clear that the methods and metrics behind these targets are not leading to real progress where it matters. This signals the urgent need for a rethink of target-setting frameworks. We must recognise the limitations of GHG inventories, which are often susceptible to creative accounting, and focus more on transparent, actionable commitments...

The term 'greenhushing' has recently emerged in discussions around corporate climate action, but is it an actual trend? In this blogpost, we dive deeper on the issue.

During this workshop Sören Amelang and Sybrig Smit (NewClimate Institute) presented their 7-step guide for journalists to unravel a net zero target. The workshop reflected on lessons learned, with practical tips that reporters can use immediately to unpick a net zero target.

NewClimate Institute applauds the brave reaction from the staff of the Science Based Targets initiative, who today issued a strong statement rejecting their Board’s unilateral statement on the use of carbon credits.

Join us and Carbon Market Watch on Tuesday, 9 April at 3 pm CEST for the virtual launch of the 2024 Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor (CCRM).

Despite increased ambition in their climate target-setting, 51 of the world’s largest companies commit to reducing their emissions by only 30% on average by 2030, falling short of the 43% reduction required to limit global warming to 1.5°C, according to a report released today by NewClimate Institute in collaboration with Carbon Market Watch.

The VCMI has released its integrity guidelines for corporate use of carbon credits. In some regards, the concept of VCMI’s Silver, Gold and Platinum claims set out a transparent and constructive approach. But the Scope 3 Flexibility Claim will be the most relevant part of the claims package for the next decade.

The 2023 edition of the annual Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor (CCRM) thoroughly and objectively analyses the climate pledges and plans of 24 global corporations that claim climate leadership. The companies assessed include numerous household names, national flagships and leaders in their sectors. Want to learn more? Join us on Monday 13 February at 3pm CET for the virtual launch of the 2023 CCRM and a presentation of the main findings. Moderator: Sabine Frank (Carbon Market Watch) Speakers: Silke Mooldijk and Thomas Day (NewClimate Institute) Lindsay Otis Nilles (Carbon Market Watch)...