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Corporate climate targets review flags widespread missed benchmarks
An independent tracker's annual review found that most Fortune Global 500 companies are behind on stated 2030 goals.
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Sorted left → right- VoxLeftVox MediaA new review: most big-company climate pledges aren't on trackThe findings come as companies prepare for the next round of sustainability reporting.11:30 AM UTC
- The Washington PostLeftNash HoldingsCorporate climate pledges falling short, independent tracker saysAn analysis of Fortune Global 500 firms shows most are behind on stated decarbonization goals.11:22 AM UTC
- The New York TimesLeftThe New York Times CompanyMany companies are off-track on climate pledges, annual review findsThe report flagged the gap between 2030 targets and current-emissions trajectories at most large firms.11:15 AM UTC
- The GuardianLeftGuardian Media GroupMost big companies falling short of their 2030 climate targets, review findsThe independent tracker said only a minority of firms were on track to meet their own publicly stated commitments.11:00 AM UTC
- Al Jazeera EnglishCenter-LeftAl Jazeera Media NetworkLarge companies falling short on climate targets, new review findsMost Fortune Global 500 firms are behind on their own publicly stated 2030 goals, report says.12:20 PM UTC
- ReutersCenterThomson ReutersMost Fortune Global 500 firms missing climate goals, tracker findsThe tracker's annual review found only a small share were aligned with a 1.5-degree pathway.11:55 AM UTC
- BBC NewsCenterBritish Broadcasting CorporationMost big companies off track on 2030 climate targets, report saysThe annual review looked at 500 of the world's largest publicly traded companies.11:40 AM UTC
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