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race to zero

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 and deliver a healthier, fairer zero carbon world.

Find out more about Race to Zero on the UNFCCC High-Level Champions website.

‘Starting line’ criteria, known as the 5 P’s, require members to Pledge, Plan, Proceed, Publish and Persuade.

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Pledge:

To take action toward or beyond a fair share of the 50% global GHG reduction needed by 2030, and to reach net zero by 2050 at the latest.

Plan:

Within 12 months develop an evidence-based emissions reduction plan in line with the pledge.

Proceed:

Take immediate action towards meeting the pledge.

Publish:

Commit to report data and actions in relation to meeting the pledge, publicly and at least annually – feeding into the UNFCCC Global Climate Action Portal.

Persuade:

Align lobbying and advocacy activities with net zero by proactively supporting climate policies consistent with the Race to Zero criteria.