Net Zero: from Science to Strategy

Net zero commitments have proliferated in the last three years since the COP26 Conference in Glasgow, with national climate commitments covering88% of global greenhouse gas emissions and 92% of the global economy (Lang et al., 2024). Achieving alignment with global net zero is not only animperative for businesses to align with emerging policy and regulation, but also an exciting and important opportunity to attract top talent, mitigatesupply chain risk and future proof strategy. But what does "good net zero" mean for businesses? 

Recent Oxford Net Zero research has mapped criteria of net zero governance across 37 different voluntary guidance documents, orchestration campaigns and disclosure frameworks. 

This webinar will begin by covering the basic science and economics of net zero before turning to the existing landscape of voluntary net zero pledges, standards, and emerging regulation. We will continue with a discussion between leading experts studying climate and business touching on theimportant re-framing of net zero as a strategic business opportunity. 

Join Mary Johnstone-Louise, Senior Fellow in Management Practice, and a panel of experts for a deep dive into net zero and the business opportunities it can uncover.

The webinar will cover the basic science and economics of net zero before exploring the landscape of voluntary net zero pledges, standards, and emerging regulation, and the importance of re-framing net zero as a strategic business opportunity.