Scott Lane

Such metrics reduce complex issues down to a simple number, argues Scott Lane At the core of most corporate ESG strategies, we are used to seeing a number. It’s expected that every major institution and organization should have a grand net zero target at the beating heart of their sustainability strategies; a date in the future when they promise their carbon emissions will reach net zero. Investors, too, are encouraged to take these standards into account when meeting their ESG requirements for their portfolio, ensuring that the spread of companies is on track for meeting net zero at a determined…