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Customize Your Journey
Reaching net zero looks different for everyone. Use our filters to find tailored actions and resources.
Goal
What are you trying to accomplish? You can generate a net zero roadmap based on your most important priorities.
Role
Working towards net zero looks different not only from company to company but also from department to department. Action plans differ based on your job, so we’ve tailored resources for you – whether you work in sustainability team, procurement, or finance.
Sector
We have developed customized guides and resources based on your primary business activities and the needs of your sector.
Our Focus
Companies can turn climate pledges into real results by identifying and prioritizing the highest-impact solutions needed to accelerate the transition to a sustainable and equitable future. Learn about the "Goals" you'll see on our site:
Calculate Emissions & Set Goals
To prepare for the net zero journey, you must understand climate basics and measure your company’s current emissions. This will help in setting science-based goals that ensure climate targets align to the latest science and will help avert the greatest climate risks.
Develop a Climate Transition Plan
The key to meeting your climate goals is a robust transition strategy. This includes developing the organizational buy-in and governance needed to support the goals, as well as creating strategies to incorporate innovation, policy advocacy, and equity and justice. Additionally, developing a Climate Transition Action Plan (CTAP) ensures targets are achieved by providing a credible course of action.
Reduce Operational Emissions
Acting now to reduce direct emissions from your company’s operations should be a main focus of your short-term climate goals. Transitioning to renewable energy and taking action to reduce emissions in facilities, transport, and agriculture can significantly reduce a company’s emissions.
Reduce Value Chain Emissions
Measuring and prioritizing value chain emissions reductions (Scope 3 emissions) is a large challenge, but one that every company must tackle. Engaging suppliers and tackling sector-specific value chain challenges is an opportunity to create new business value, build stronger relationships with stakeholders, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Set a Carbon Credit Plan
High-quality carbon credits can be an important tool for companies to leverage in their climate strategy. A strong focus on understanding the elements of carbon credit quality is necessary to chart a path forward and navigate the complexities of the voluntary carbon market.
Report and Disclose
Transparently tracking progress and disclosing climate-related risks is important for companies to build trust with stakeholders and can generate benefits such as brand-building, employee retention and engagement, regulatory reprieve, and improved public image.
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If you’re looking to fast track your climate progress, the Net Zero Action Accelerator is for you.
No matter where you are on your climate journey – measuring emissions, operationalizing climate goals, or engaging your supply chain – the NZAA can help. Led by Environmental Defense Fund and backed by resources from leading organizations, our customizable climate action hub includes tools and trainings to help you turn climate ambition into action.
