INSIGHT #4

Companies committing to net zero target dates

KEY FINDING

1 in 6 respondents have firm net zero target dates. 72% are actively building net zero strategies.

Approximately 16% of respondents reported a specific net zero target date, indicating that companies are making investments and putting the necessary technologies, strategies, and executive buy-in in place.

The mean target for those with a specific net-zero date is in the 2041-2042 range. A large majority of respondents (more than 72%) have not committed to a specific date but indicated that the underlying strategies are underway, suggesting that the number of companies with net-zero targets may increase in the future.

2041–2042

Active target year range for net zero according to survey respondents

Organizational views on climate change, sustainability, and achieving net zero goals

0%

We have a net zero target year and have a plan to achieve it

0%

We are developing strategies and assigning accountability

0%

It's being discussed, but no action has been taken

0%

Net zero is not a priority or frequently discussed

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