What’s New this Month:
Tools to Close Your Net Zero Action Gap
Over the past few months, several companies have made headlines for missing or revisiting their near-term climate targets. Rising energy demand, market volatility and emerging technologies are forcing hard choices about how to stay on course. It’s raised a pressing question across the sustainability community: is business still on pace for net zero? The reality is more complex than success or failure.
This month, we’re focused on tools to help close the action gap.
Our New NZAA Webinar Series: Embedding Climate Action into Business Value
2025 has been the year of doubling down on “the business case for climate” but what does that really mean in practice? Our new webinar series will explore practical approaches and solutions that reduce risk and drive value while making progress on your climate goals.
In partnership with OnePointFive and Climate Interactive, we will be providing practical strategies for executives, sustainability leaders and operational, risk or compliance managers. Learn how to assess climate risks, decarbonize your value chain, optimize energy and translate your climate strategy into measurable business value. The series kicks off on Dec. 10 and runs through Jan. 28.
New Analysis: How Are Companies Really Progressing on Climate?
As COP30 — the “implementation COP” — approaches, tangible impact, not just pledges, defines climate leadership. The reality is more nuanced than “leaders” vs. “laggards.”
Our new analysis of more than 100 public North American companies finds 46% are “on track” with climate targets and 34% are “nearly there.”
This “nearly there” group is a massive opportunity. In a new blog, EDF’s Jane Eisenhardt and Yael Wagner explain how the right financing, policy and tools can help them close the gap and accelerate progress.
We’re Piloting a New Model for Employee Engagement — Featured in Sustainable Brands
Your greatest climate asset is your talent. While over 80% of employees are willing to act on climate, their energy often goes untapped without the proper structure.
Building on insights from the renowned EDF Climate Corps program, the Net Zero Action Accelerator is launching a new framework to activate this talent. As featured in Sustainable Brands, we are developing cross-functional cohorts designed to foster innovation, retain and upskill talent, and deliver business-aligned climate solutions.
We are currently seeking medium- to large-sized North American companies with climate commitments to co-design and pilot this model at no cost.
That’s all for this month. See you next time!
Start Your Journey to Net Zero: Find a Pathway
How do you get buy-in to set a net zero goal? What happens after you’ve made a climate commitment? How do you start tackling emissions in your operations or supply chain? Follow our pathways to access actionable guidance on accelerating your company’s net zero journey.
