Latest corporate climate action round-up | October 2020

In case you missed it, in September we launched our 10th annual research into the Sustainability Reporting Performance of the FTSE 100, as well as three other international indices: the CAC 40, DOW 30 and IBEX 35. Among the findings this year, was an increase in the number of commitments to Net Zero as well as a rise in the number of companies setting science-based targets (SBTs).

In 2020, our criteria for scoring has been updated to align with the latest reporting best practice as well as the robust actions needed in order for us to reach our important goal of Net Zero. Find out what progress businesses are making on our urgent climate goals by downloading the report.

In discussion with
the sustainable business leaders

We invited the top ranking businesses in our study to share their experiences on sustainable business leadership at our launch event. We were delighted to be joined by Acciona, BT Group, Microsoft and Unilever.

Atos acquisition

of EcoAct complete

With a complementary portfolio of services and expertise, Atos and EcoAct aim to extend the range of carbon reduction digital solutions, services, and strategies to further support our clients at every stage of their journey towards net zero.

Homeworking emissions:

the first calculation methodology

In partnership with Lloyds Banking Group and NatWest Group, we have devised a framework to calculate emissions from a workforce increasingly based at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Building supply chain resilience

through engagement with the SDGs

This year the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) passed their 5th Anniversary. With still much progress to be made, we look at how companies can engage with them to create more resilient and sustainable supply chains.

FTSE research warns of a

lack of corporate Net Zero strategy

The report reveals that although an increasing number of companies are setting a Net Zero target, there is an absence of a clearly defined strategy for many. For all the headline findings, read our press release.

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agenda?

If you are interested in more information about these events, please contact us.

21st October

edie explains SBTs

sponsored by EcoAct

This month, as commitments to SBTs surpass 1000, edie will be releasing its comprehensive guide to science-based targets in collaboration with our SBT expert, Laurie Edwards.

22nd October

12:45PM – 1:15PM (GMT)

The Responsible Business

Summit EU

EcoAct Director, Martin Sedgwick, will be speaking and taking questions about how to unlock the opportunities within our value chains on the journey to Net Zero.