Are corporate net zero targets actually driving real change or just greenwashing?
In short: Myles Allen examines why many corporate net zero strategies fail to deliver. This lecture explores the shift from superficial box-ticking to a rigorous focus on decarbonizing the actual products and services companies sell to prevent global warming.
Despite over half of the world's largest companies claiming to have net zero strategies, these plans often lack meaningful environmental scrutiny. Myles Allen, Director of the Oxford Net Zero initiative, argues that current approaches frequently prioritize corporate image over genuine decarbonization. He proposes that companies should instead be required to explain how they will stop their specific products and services from contributing to global warming.
Recorded on 14th January 2025 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London, this lecture draws on Allen's extensive background in climate attribution and policy. Allen is the Frank Jackson Foundation Professor of the Environment, a CBE recipient for his climate work, and a Fellow of the Royal Society.
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