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The Carbon Trust has today (22 February) launched a new certification scheme to verify business net-zero targets and strategies.

EY is launching a new sustainability service business and is planning to hire 1,300 people in the UK to staff its operations - equivalent to around one-tenth of its current UK employee base.

Environmental philanthropy platform ClimateWorks Foundation has launched a new initiative aiming to improve the reliability of carbon emissions accounting globally, backed by business giants including Microsoft, EY, KMPG and Deloitte.

Is it possible for corporations to draw up better net-zero targets? Or should we be looking to scrap the term entirely?

An analysis of 25 corporates net-zero commitments has found that they cover, on average, just 40% of annual greenhouse gas emissions, with the likes of Unilever, Nestle and BMW Group named among the worst offenders.

Many countries and companies have set targets for net zero emissions to curb global warming. Meeting them will require huge changes in how we live, work and play, ...

As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week from across the globe.

Changes in mindset and boosts in funding are key to achieving a swift transition to a climate-smart economy, researchers say

But annual PwC survey also reveals around two thirds of UK business leaders are yet to set credible net zero targets

The Climate Bonds Initiative has revealed that it certified more than $200bn of bonds in 2021, from more than 220 issuers, marking a record high.