With the biggest climate conference, the COP26 taking place in Glasgow in November, there is growing pressure on the private sector to act on climate. Companies, big and small are rushing to join the Race to Net Zero, their commitments already cover half of the global economy and a quarter of global CO2 emissions.
These corporate net-zero targets signal an important message for the transition to a low carbon future, however, as we are facing the highest levels of CO2 emission in our history the unfolding crisis requires immediate actions, we can’t wait until 2050. But how can small entities join the race, with capacity constraints whether it is financing, lack of time or expertise?