1、Net zero:From sustainability ambition to commercial necessityBSI Net Zero Barometer Report 20262026 BSI.All rights reserved.ContentsForeword 3 Strong commitment,driven by business benefitsIn brief 4 Pragmatic shift in the face of multiple pressuresKey findings 5 High level findings reflect new reali
2、tiesReframing the transition 7 From sustainability ambition to business necessityThe pressures of uncertainty 9 Targets versus political headwindsPolicy for green growth 10 Ready to be convincedSMEs on the transition frontline 11 Emerging engines of climate actionClosing the confidence gap 12 Data a
3、nd capabilityMandate for support 13 Top 7 requests for supportConclusions and key takeaways 14 Five key recommendationsThe role of standards 16 Language of trust and stable foundation for innovation:key standards,tools and guidanceAbout BSI 17 Shaping a safe and sustainable society that is ready to
4、tackle the challenges of tomorrow.About this research 18 Methodology and parameters2BSI Net Zero Barometer Report 20262026 BSI.All rights reserved.2026 is BSIs 125th anniversary and the sixth year that we have published the Net Zero Barometer.Over the years,weve seen a clear shift in how businesses
5、approach net zero.In the early years the challenge was awareness.Many organizations were still understanding what net zero meant and how it applied to their operations.When we launched the first Barometer in 2021,only 40%of businesses had made a formal net zero commitment while 64%said they didnt fu
6、lly understand what net zero meant for their organization.Today the conversation is very different.82%of the UK businesses we surveyed say they remain committed to achieving net zero,and 80%recognize that failing to prepare for climate change could create significant operational and financial risks.