'Zero tolerance for greenwashing': Understanding the UN's red lines on net zero target-setting

Michael Holder
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the launch of the guidelines at COP27 | Credit: UN Climate Change
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the launch of the guidelines at COP27 | Credit: UN Climate Change

The UN High Level Expert Group on Net Zero Emissions Commitments of Non-State Entities has today unveiled its recommendations for businesses, financial firms, cities, and regions looking to set robust net zero goals

The crackdown on greenwashing stepped up a gear today, with the remaining wriggle room for major corporate emitters to hide their ongoing fossil fuel investments, high carbon lobbying activities, and low...

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