Net Zero: A Practical Guide for Finance Teams

Year Published

2021

Contributing Organizations

Accounting for Sustainability (A4S)

Type of Resource

Guidance

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Transition Planning & Implementation Capabilities

Topic 2

Organizational Change & Leadership

Target Audience

Real Economy Corporates

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This guide helps finance teams integrate net zero into strategy, planning, and reporting, offering practical steps to set targets, track progress, and access funding.

Why This Matters

Finance functions are central to embedding sustainability, mobilizing capital, and ensuring credible pathways to net zero.

Key Insights

Defines net zero targets across scope 1, 2, and 3, clarifying the roles of reductions, removals, and offsets
Identifies risks and opportunities, stressing finance’s role in governance, planning, valuation, and disclosures
Structures guidance into four areas: lead the way, transform decisions, measure what matters, and access finance
Advises linking incentives to climate goals and aligning with TCFD reporting

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