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DitchCarbon Report Finds "Race to Zero" Companies Leading the Charge in Climate Action
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The report reveals that meaningful decarbonisation is firmly underway, even amid supply chain disruptions and uneven regulatory developments. In 2024, , maintaining steady progress consistent with previous years. Additionally, 25.6% of companies reduced Scope 1 and 2 intensity, while 13.4% achieved upstream Scope 3 intensity reductions — underscoring the persistent challenge of addressing supply chain emissions.
"RTZ companies are demonstrating that corporate leadership can drive measurable outcomes while laying the foundation for systemic transformation." the report states.
In 2024, , maintaining strong transparency levels only slightly below 2023's record 58.6%. Benchmarking performance also improved, with of DitchCarbon's climate benchmarking index — a sign that corporate sustainability maturity continues to deepen.
Corporate progress on emissions reductions has maintained steady momentum over the past three years. In 2022, 10.6% of companies achieved absolute emissions reductions, rising to 17.9% in 2023 and stabilizing at 16.8% in 2024. This pattern suggests that while the pace of improvement has leveled slightly, a core segment of companies is sustaining consistent action toward decarbonization — signaling a maturing phase of climate integration across corporate strategies.
Notably, The gap between these figures highlights a persistent challenge: while direct operational emissions are increasingly within control, decarbonizing value chains remains complex and dependent on collaboration with suppliers.
At the same time, , reaffirming that renewables remain the most accessible and impactful lever for near-term emissions reductions. However, as Marc Munier , founder of DitchCarbon cautions, "future impact will depend on expanding beyond renewables to engage suppliers, reform procurement practices, and embed circular economy principles." His point underscores a crucial next step — moving from internal energy transitions to systemic transformation across entire value networks.
The white paper highlights how several RTZ companies are setting new standards for climate leadership:
These case studies demonstrate that companies combining outperform peers and build resilience into their decarbonisation strategies.
As the report concludes, the next for companies to transform incremental gains into lasting impact. Strengthening collaboration across value chains and sustaining high-quality disclosure will be key to defining what real net zero leadership looks like this decade.
"The data is clear: the companies leading today are not just cutting emissions — they're reshaping how value is created. They're changing how procurement works in our global economy, innovating new materials, and scaling better forms of energy. Corporate climate action is entering a new phase of strategic maturity." - Alex Rudnicki COO, DitchCarbon
Race to Zero is a global campaign rallying non-State actors – including companies, cities, regions, financial, educational, and healthcare institutions – to take rigorous and immediate action to halve global emissions by 2030.
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