Achieving Net Zero
A credible, nature led pathway for organisations committed to climate action
Reaching global net zero by 2050 is essential if we are to limit warming to 1.5°C and avoid the most severe climate impacts. Yet the world is far off track, and time is running out. The latest UN‑backed research shows global greenhouse gas emissions must fall by 43 per cent by 2030, making this decade decisive for meaningful action.
For organisations, acting now is both an environmental responsibility and a strategic advantage. Building a net zero strategy today prepares you for tightening regulations, strengthens resilience across your operations and supply chains, and demonstrates leadership to customers, investors and employees.
What net zero means for your organisation
A net zero strategy accounts for the full climate impact of your business. This includes:
Scope 1
Direct emissions from sources you control, such as company vehicles or on‑site fuel use.
Scope 2
Indirect emissions from the energy you purchase, such as electricity or heat.
Scope 3
All other indirect emissions within your value chain. These often make up the majority of your carbon footprint and can be the most challenging to measure, which is precisely why they are central to a credible climate response.
By understanding your emissions across all three scopes, you can begin to reduce them in line with science and take responsibility for what cannot yet be eliminated.
Going Beyond Net Zero
From reducing harm to restoring the planet
Reaching net zero is essential, but it is not enough on its own. To repair the damage already done, organisations will eventually need to remove additional carbon from the atmosphere.
Once you have achieved net zero, you can take the next step by addressing your historical emissions. Over time, you can even compensate for emissions generated across your organisation’s full history. World Land Trust’s carbon removals projects offer a robust and nature led pathway for this long‑term ambition.
Nature based carbon removals with WLT
WLT’s carbon removals projects focus on the restoration of highly threatened forests through carefully planned, evidence-based afforestation and reforestation.
Our approach ensures:
The right trees are planted in the right places
Thorough site assessment and preparation
Ongoing monitoring to maximise survival and forest health
Replacement planting when required
Deep collaboration with local communities to deliver wider social benefits including alternative livelihoods, clean water and healthy soils
The goal is not simply to plant trees but to restore thriving, biodiverse forests that will store carbon securely for generations.