FTSE 100 Net Zero Emissions Targets Reveal Critical Success Factors
17 Aug, 2021
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Executive Summary
This report helps firms navigate the process of making a net zero emissions target, with particular regard to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) methodology. The report discusses the varying strategies firms can adopt to achieve net zero emissions, considering different scopes, timeframes and abatement methodologies. The report examines the current state of net zero targets amongst FTSE 100 constituents and identifies critical success factors in making net zero commitments.
Net Zero Targets Become Standard Business Practice
Sustainability Leaders Need To Develop Net Zero Emissions Strategies
FTSE 100 Net Zero GHG Emissions Goals Show Wide Variance
Seven Success Factors For Net Zero Target Commitments
Sustainability Leaders Need To Develop Net Zero Emissions Strategies
FTSE 100 Net Zero GHG Emissions Goals Show Wide Variance
Seven Success Factors For Net Zero Target Commitments
Figure 1. Scope 1, 2 And 3 Emissions
Figure 2. Net Zero Emissions Target Dates For FTSE 100 Firms
Figure 3. Net Zero Emissions Targets By 2035: Industry Segmentation
Figure 4. FTSE 100 Firms Without Public Net Zero Emissions Goals: Industry Segmentation
Figure 2. Net Zero Emissions Target Dates For FTSE 100 Firms
Figure 3. Net Zero Emissions Targets By 2035: Industry Segmentation
Figure 4. FTSE 100 Firms Without Public Net Zero Emissions Goals: Industry Segmentation
Sustainalytics, CDP, Lloyd’s Banking Group, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, UN Global Compact, EVRAZ, Polymetal, S&P Global, Apple, UL, University College London, WPP, World Resources Institute, BAE Systems, WWF, Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) , Carbon Engineering, Anglo American, Envizi, Climeworks, Sphera, Mitie, AstraZeneca, MSCI, United Nations (UN), Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Rolls-Royce, British American Tobacco
About the Authors

Connor Taylor
Senior Analyst
Connor is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix Net Zero & Climate Risk practice. His current research agenda focuses on carbon management software, climate change consulting …
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David Metcalfe
CEO and Co-Founder
David is the CEO of Verdantix and co-founded the firm in 2008. Based on his 20 years of experience in technology strategy and research roles he provides guidance on digital st…
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