1、10 Steps to Net Zero The practical guide to carbon reporting and reduction Contents A note from the author Glossary 10 Steps to Net Zero A net zero future I N T H I S G U I D E 2 3 5 8 31 2CONTENTS Contents: 10 steps to net zero 1. Education and learning (pg 8) 2. Scoping (pg 10) 3. Data collection
2、(pg 12) 4. Calculating your carbon footprint (pg 16) 5. Establishing a policy position (pg 19) 6. Setting science-based targets (pg 21) 7. Creating a strategy to achieve your targets (pg 23) 8. Exploring offsets and insets (pg 24) 9. Communicating your strategy (pg 26) 10. Tracking progress (pg 28)
3、3 3A NOTE FR OM TH E AU TH OR A note from the author Net zero goals may seem lofty, but theyre vital to the future of the planet. According to the IPCC, eliminating emissions by 2050 is the only way to stave off the worst effects of climate change. The planet has already warmed significantly above p
4、re-industrial levels, and this is wreaking havoc in the form of sea level rise and extreme weather events but there are still massive advantages to limiting warming as far below 2C as possible. Thats why in recent years, the phrase “net zero” has become increasingly important. Its not just about red
5、ucing emissions Its about eliminating them to the greatest possible extent, then removing any residual emissions. Governments are enacting new legislation to mandate net zero targets. The UK, for example, passed laws in 2019 that require the nation to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero b
6、y 2050, compared with the previous target of at least 80% reduction from 1990 levels. This is being enforced through the power of the purse. Recent measures require that prospective suppliers bidding for government contracts above 5 million per year must have committed to the UK governments net zero