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Just 4% of top firms meet UN climate target guidelines

Half of the world's 2,000 biggest listed companies have set a target to get to net-zero emissions by mid-century, but just a fraction meet tough United Nations guidelines for what constitutes a quality pledge, a report today shows.
Business • 06 Nov 23

Move to net zero will be reflected in air fares - Walsh

The move to achieve net zero carbon emissions in aviation by 2050 will be tough, will cost a lot of money and will be reflected in ticket prices, the boss of the International Air Transport Association has said.
Business • 04 Oct 22

Ryanair targets net zero via fuel and new planes

Ryanair said it is aiming to achieve a third of its decarbonisation target by flying its planes with sustainable aviation fuels, and will also rely on offsetting measures to cut its emissions to net zero by 2050.
Business • 21 Mar 22

McDonald's sets target of reaching net zero by 2050

Fast food giant McDonald's has set a target of having net zero emissions by 2050.
Business • 04 Oct 21

Nestle to invest billions to cut carbon emissions

Nestle said today it plans to invest 3.2 billion Swiss francs ($3.58 billion) over the next five years, giving details on how it wants to reach its goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
Business • 03 Dec 20

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