What Does Good Net Zero Look Like? A Practical Guide for Policymakers
Net Zero Tracker | Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit
Panel Discussion | 4pm – 5pm, BST (Find Local Time)
Duration: 1 hour
Platform: MS Teams
Description: As net zero commitments become increasingly widespread across countries, cities and companies, policymakers face a growing challenge: how can they distinguish between credible net zero strategies and those that lack the ambition, transparency or implementation plans needed to deliver real-world emissions reductions?
This session will explore the rapidly evolving net zero standards landscape, including developments in corporate accountability frameworks and emerging guidance for national and subnational actors. Drawing on insights from the Net Zero Tracker, participants will gain an overview of the key elements that underpin credible net zero commitments, from target design and governance arrangements to transition planning, transparency and reporting.
The session will also examine areas of convergence and divergence across leading standards and guidance frameworks, highlighting opportunities to strengthen consistency while improving accountability. Through examples from countries, cities and businesses, attendees will gain practical insights into how net zero commitments can be assessed, compared and translated into effective climate action.
This session is designed for policymakers, public officials and practitioners interested in strengthening evidence based climate governance.