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Net Zero Intelligence Unit

Experience-led insights to accelerate global progress towards Net Zero.

About the Net Zero Intelligence Unit

The Net Zero Intelligence Unit provides experience-led insights to accelerate global progress towards Net Zero. The Unit is a dedicated team focussed on raising ambition, awareness and action on Net Zero by drawing on the Carbon Trust’s 20 years’ experience of working with businesses, governments and financial institutions globally.

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Latest publications

An assessment of the Net Zero commitments and plans of the top ten highest revenue global supermarkets and the solutions needed to drive progress across the sector.

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COP29 has closed in Azerbaijan to a mixed response from world leaders and civil society. Although the outcomes were not as ambitious as many hoped, they hold some opportunities for businesses to make progress in the transition to a Net Zero economy.

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An analysis of the key barriers sustainability decision-makers face in large businesses, and the solutions to help accelerate progress to Net Zero.

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Podcast - Net Zero: What's innovation got to do with it?

We are excited to launch the Carbon Trust's first ever podcast series, 'Net Zero: what's innovation got to do with it?'. Over the course of four engaging episodes, Net Zero Intelligence Unit experts Simon Retallack and Nina Foster will be in conversation with innovators at the forefront of driving the Net Zero transition.

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About Net Zero

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What is Net Zero and why does it matter?

Net Zero, explained by our experts.

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How can we achieve Net Zero?

Net Zero is the most comprehensive approach there is to securing a liveable planet. But how can we achieve it?

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A comparison of Net Zero guidance from COP27

Our comparison of Net Zero recommendations and guidelines published at COP27 finds broad consensus on what organisations need to do to take action on Net Zero.

Reports

Insights

Consultation responses

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Net Zero review

We responded to a call for evidence as part Chris Skidmore MP's independent review of the UK government's Net Zero strategy.

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Sustainable electrification of the UK economy

We responded to a call for evidence from the UK's Environmental Audit Committee.

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Reaching Net Zero is essential to limit global warming to 1.5°C and avoid the worst impacts of climate change. It is also achievable, provided ambitious action is taken now by policymakers, business leaders and financial decision makers. The Net Zero Intelligence Unit exists to shed light on how to make the transition happen.

Simon Retallack
Insights Director, the Carbon Trust
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In the media

Explore our latest news coverage featuring insights from the Net Zero Intelligence Unit:

New Statesman | The first episode of our podcast 'Net Zero: What's innovation got to do with it'

Business Green | Nina Foster shares our vision for the role of hydrogen in achieving Net Zero

Financial Times | Nina Foster is featured discussing the UK's Net Zero strategy

Vogue Business | Vogue Business discuss our latest report on Net Zero and the beauty sector

The Times | Nina Foster spoke to The Times about the lowering costs of sustainability

Financial Times | Simon Retallack is featured discussing phasing out fossil fuels and prioritising renewables

ENDS Report | "There is no room for new coal on the global path to Net Zero"

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Contact us

The Net Zero Intelligence Unit drives global momentum on Net Zero by building awareness, ambition and action. We provide insights that draw on the Carbon Trust’s 20 years’ experience of working with businesses, governments and organisations to reduce their carbon footprints.

The Net Zero Intelligence Unit’s Director (Simon Retallack) and Manager (Nina Foster) are available for media comment or interview. Please contact press@carbontrust.com. For event appearances please contact events@carbontrust.com.

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