U.N. campaign sets out tougher standards for company net-zero plans

By Simon Jessop and Tommy Wilkes LONDON (Reuters) – A U.N.-backed campaign to drive faster climate action on Wednesday laid out a tougher set of minimum standards for the growing number of companies looking to pledge their efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The updated criteria issued by the ‘Race to Zero’ campaign are important as they will be reflected in the obligations of a range of partner organisations marshalling the climate efforts of various sectors, from banks to insurers and asset managers. The new rules follow a period of consultation between more than 200 independent experts…

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