If we want to limit global temperature rises to no more than 1.5C and avoid the worst of climate breakdown, achieving net zero carbon emissions is a crucial mission. It’s one that’s seen businesses and countries across the world commit to carbon-reduction targets, with the UK pledging to reach net zero by 2050.
For its part, Tesco has pledged to become carbon neutral across its own operations by 2035 and its plan to reach that target has been approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), the official body that validates climate targets. But what does that look like in reality, and what are the challenges faced by nations and industries compelled to reduce their emissions?
