Businesses should integrate sustainability into their business. The areas below capture the key pillars used when creating a net zero strategy.
Firstly, decide who is responsible for your business becoming net zero and what your governance path for decisions is.
The first step in developing a net zero strategy is to accurately map your carbon footprint. Targets are meaningless without establishing a baseline
Decide how ambitious your business is going to be in reaching net zero and set net zero targets for your scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
A strong net zero strategy has clear interim targets, milestones and carbon reduction projects to ensure businesses are accountable and stay on track.
Understand how climate change will impact your product and business operations, and how you intend to mitigate these risks.