
Image: “Creative accounting threatens the credibility of net zero pledges”. More cartoons by Finance Watch
Should policymakers follow our recommendations, (read here), the concept of “net-zero” could drive significant progress in the race against climate change and harness the stewardship powers of the financial sector to decarbonise the real world (and not just financial portfolios).
You can also read our blog, which delves into what net-zero means, and goes into detail about the mechanisms available to policymakers to make all stakeholders meet their climate target commitments.