Net zero

Cutting greenhouse gas emissions as far as possible and balancing the small remainder with permanent removals.

Credible net-zero targets cover Scope 1, 2 and 3, set interim milestones and focus on real reductions first. The Science Based Targets initiative checks targets against this.

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Reviewed 14 October 2026. General information, not legal advice.

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