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Tracking the quantity and *quality* of #netzero targets. A project by
@eciu.bsky.social, Data-Driven EnviroLab, @newclimate.bsky.social and @oxfordsmithschool.bsky.social
🌎🇧🇷 Brazil’s clean export opportunity – and the cost of inaction

Brazil’s near-90% renewable power mix gives it one of the cleanest grids in the G20, underpinning significant potential to lead in low-carbon trade and green industrialisation.
📘 zerotracker.net/analysis/brazil-net-zero-trade-nexus
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌍 The State of Net Zero 2025: From Commitments to Credibility 🌍

Join the Net Zero Tracker at COP30 for a high-impact discussion on what the latest 2025 Net Zero Stocktake reveals about global progress — and where credibility still falls short.
November 8, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🌍 🇧🇷 Brazil: clean power hero or fossil-fuel laggard?

A new FT piece highlights how Brazil, despite its world-leading clean electricity mix, is doubling down on oil exploration.

🔗 www.ft.com/content/f85a...
📑 For full trade-and-climate data see below:
zerotracker.net/analysis/bra...
November 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
🌍 The State of #NetZero 2025

Are you attending COP30 in Belem? If so please join us at our side event on what’s advancing — and what’s stalling — in the global race to net zero.

📅 15 November 2025
🕦 11:30–13:00 (Brasilia Standard Time)
📍 Side Event Room 3, Area C, Blue Zone
November 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🌎🇧🇷 Brazil can trade oil dependence for a clean export era

Brazil’s world-leading clean power mix anchors a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lead the low-carbon export economy — but rising oil dependence and deforestation risks could derail that progress.
zerotracker.net/analysis
November 6, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Founder and CEO of Arboretica James Zhang sat down earlier this year with Sustainability Unlocked to shed some light on how artificial intelligence is boosting society’s ability to address the climate crisis.
sustainabilityunlocked.com/videos/accel...
Accelerating Climate Action with AI
Climate-related data is booming. More organisations are publishing data related to their net zero targets and sustainability commitments. But how can we track it all? Join James Zhang as he explains…
sustainabilityunlocked.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌎 New report out: Brazil at the Net Zero–Trade Nexus

Our latest analysis explores how Brazil’s trade competitiveness is being reshaped by global decarbonisation trends — and what that means for policymakers, exporters and investors.

🔗 Read here→
Carbon Competitiveness: Brazil at the Net Zero–Trade Nexus
How emissions and climate policies are reshaping global trade — and what India should do to stay competitive.
zerotracker.net
November 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
In collaboration with Sustainability Unlocked, @netzerotracker.bsky.social lead, @johnlang.bsky.social provides a step-by-step walk through the UN High-Level Expert Group’s 10 Guidelines for credible net zero commitments.
John Lang | Sustainability Unlocked
John Lang manages the Net Zero Tracker for various organisations, including the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit in London, NewClimate Institute in Germany, Data-Driven EnviroLab in the US, and…
sustainabilityunlocked.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
A decade after the Paris Agreement, the data points to faster-than-expected change.

New analysis from the @eciu.net shows:
• Non-fossil power already >41% of global supply
• Solar and wind exceeding 2015 projections by large margins

Read the report below 👇
buff.ly/gZEWvP8
October 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Ylinda Serrano 🌟

Since joining the NZT in July this year, Ylinda has already tracked an impressive 65 entities. Her thoughtful work has brought depth to our tracking, especially when it comes to the nuanced climate commitments of local governments. 💪🌏
October 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
In collaboration with Sustainability Unlocked, Net Zero Tracker Project Lead John Lang traces the evolution of Net Zero as a concept, breaking this down into three specific phases of implementation.
Introduction to Net Zero Targets
In this video, John explores the evolution of the net zero concept, tracing its journey from the IPCC's 'Special Report on 1.5°C' to a key driver of global economic policy. He breaks down the three…
sustainabilityunlocked.com
October 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Bright Mbuya 🌟

Bright has been a volunteer with the Net Zero Tracker since 2023, and is one of our longest-serving team members – with over 68 entities tracked so far!

Thank you, Bright, for your dedication and for being such a reliable member of the NZT community.
October 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🌍 Net zero targets are becoming mainstream — but are they truly aligned with transition risk?

@decarbonizer highlights that while net zero commitments are widespread, the underlying strategies may not yet match the complexity of the transition ahead 👇
Why Most CEOs Are Wrong About The Climate Readiness Gap
Executives say they’re ready for climate disruption, but data reveal a costly gap between confidence and capability — and a business world mistaking plans for resilience.
www.forbes.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:54 AM
@netzerotracker.bsky.social and @newclimate.bsky.social Analyst Frederic Hans discusses with Sustainability Unlocked the need for legally-binding regulations, and the importance of transparency and integrity in corporate net zero commitments.
Emerging Net Zero Best Practice (Jan 2024)
In this video, Frederic explores the rise of corporate net zero commitments and the importance of distinguishing credible strategies. He also discusses the convergence of voluntary standards,…
sustainabilityunlocked.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📢 Net Zero Stocktake 2025: Global commitments continue to expand. But despite modest progress in the quality of company targets, the vast majority still need to improve to meet best-practice standards.

📄 Access the full report: zerotracker.net/analysis/net...
October 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Associate Professor Steve Smith at the @smithschool.ox.ac.uk discusses with Sustainability Unlocked how the approach to climate strategy has shifted over time, transitioning from a focus on GHG concentrations to adopting net zero CO2 emissions.
sustainabilityunlocked.com/videos/the-s...
The Science Behind Net Zero Targets
In this video, Steve explores the concept of net zero emissions, tracing its origins and outlining the essential principles for achieving it. From the evolution of climate strategy to the scientific…
sustainabilityunlocked.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Corporate Climate Commitments: A Shift in Direction — or in Transparency?
A recent Harvard Business Review article asks a critical question:

🔗 buff.ly/IbSPGjl

The findings strongly complement those of the Net Zero Tracker's 2025 Stocktake

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Are Companies Actually Scaling Back Their Climate Commitments?
Despite headlines declaring the collapse of corporate ESG, a new study of 75 firms across the world found that only 13% have retreated from sustainability, while 85% have held steady or accelerated…
buff.ly
October 2, 2025 at 8:13 AM
In this @forbes.com article, Mary Johnstone-Louis argues that “the business case for net zero has never been stronger” — this analysis aligns closely with findings from the Stocktake 2025, which shows sustained global momentum in setting net zero targets.

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The Business Case For Net Zero Has Never Been Stronger
Global investment, regulation, and supply chains are moving fast toward clean energy. Leaders who treat it as strategy, not symbolism, will stay ahead.
www.forbes.com
October 1, 2025 at 12:40 PM
See below for more information on how exactly the Net Zero Tracker assesses entities’ net zero targets, and why integrity is so essential for climate pledges to steer climate action, as explained by NZT’s Natasha Lutz to Sustainability Unlocked.
Assessing Net Zero Targets
In this video, Natasha Lutz explores the recent surge in net zero targets, covering 92% of global GDP, as a pivotal step towards climate action. She explains how the Net Zero Tracker meticulously…
sustainabilityunlocked.com
September 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🌍 Corporate Net Zero Momentum Accelerates — Next Challenge: Ensuring Credibility

A new Forbes article highlights a key shift in U.S. climate leadership: as federal ambition slows, the private sector is stepping up.

🔗 www.forbes.com/sites/kensil...
🔗 zerotracker.net/analysis/net...
September 29, 2025 at 8:45 AM
China’s revised national net zero target comes at a time of growing global ambition — even amid a US federal retreat.

🔍Explore the latest findings assessing the status and trends of net zero target setting here:
Net Zero Stocktake 2025
From intent to integrity. We assess the net zero targets and mitigation strategies of all nations, the largest 2,000+ companies, and the worlds's biggest regions and cities.
zerotracker.net
September 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🗂️ OUT NOW:List of the World’s Largest Entities Missing in Action on Climate

The Net Zero Tracker just published a list of major entities with no emissions reduction targets on record - see appendices of the Net Zero Stocktake.

Read the full report here: zerotracker.net/analysis/net...
September 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🔍 Is net zero in retreat? Not really.

Stuart Stone from BusinessGreen highlights that over 77% of the global economy remains covered by national climate goals.

📘 Read the article: www.businessgreen.com/news/4519353...
📊 Read the Stocktake: zerotracker.net/analysis/net...
September 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Corporate Net Zero Commitments Continue to Gain Ground Amid Shifting Political Landscape

The Stocktake reveals sustained and growing corporate ambition on climate action, despite setbacks at federal U.S. government level.

For a deeper dive, read here: zerotracker.net/analysis/net...
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
📢 Net Zero Stocktake 2025: Wider geographic uptake and growing legal formalisation, but persistent credibility gaps remain.

Read below for a comprehensive overview of how net zero targets are evolving across jurisdictions, sectors, and companies.

📄 zerotracker.net/analysis/net...
September 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM