The concept of net-zero carbon emissions has emerged from physical climate science. However, it is operationalized through social, political and economic systems. We identify seven attributes of net zero, which are important to make it a successful framework for climate action. The seven attributes...
Momentum is building, and throughout the world, nations have set net-zero targets. Now comes the work of reaching them. On balance, tremendous progress has been made over the past decade to lay out feasible and affordable technological pathways for every global region and e...
In the long run, we will need alignment between Net Zero initiatives to help companies and investors work towards common targets. At Ericsson, we have contributed to the development ofthe International Telecommunication Union’s Net Zero standardspecifically to help the ICT sector. Among the editors...
“Out of our 59 markets, 33 countries do not yet have a net-zero commitment by 2050, which means that not all of our clients are on the same pathway as they may not be aligned on same timeframe – for example, India has a 2070 target. We can provide the support and advice that c...
for different countries, are not used. It also ensures that conclusions are not skewed or biased due to poor data availability, different approaches and timeframes which vary from country to country. This choice is reflected in the indicators designed for this Index which ...
Addressing ambitious decarbonization targetsIndustrials are not only facing pressure from record-high prices but may also be under time pressure to decarbonize their footprint if they want to future-proof themselves by meeting the not-too-distant, net-zero goals that ha...
System updates play a crucial role in ransomware prevention, as many attacks exploit known vulnerabilities that have already been patched by vendors. Organizations must maintain a rigorous update schedule to ensure all systems are protected against the latest threats. ...
Therefore, it can contribute towards reducing dependency on fossil oil and fuel supply chains of which large amounts are imported from non-EU countries. The maritime transport sector can use this bioenergy carrier to reach ambitious total annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets of at...
As more countries attempt to achieve net-zero-emission targets and reduce pollution in cities, the move to electrify two-wheelers could become more urgent. Based on experience with the four-wheeled market, government regulations supporting electric two-wheelers could ignite major change a...
Today, a number of local councils across England confront a similar fate. Six of them have so far declared bankruptcy, including Birmingham, the largest council in Europe. The Local Government Association believe as many as one in five could follow suit in the years ahead. The financing gap ...