Net Zero Roadmap

What does Net Zero mean?

According to the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC), humanity will reach net zero when it removes from the atmosphere as much carbon as it emits. Net zero is a long-term goal with a time horizon compatible with the Paris Agreement and a 1.5°C future, and sticking to this promise is crucial to avoid spiralling climate change effects.

For companies, this means engaging in vigorous decarbonisation commitments and aggressively cutting gross emissions from their own activities while also considering their entire value chain.

Reduce emissions, grow your business

Committing to net zero by following science-based methods is not only a matter of environmental responsibility – it is good for business.

Reduce costs and build resilience

Lean operations based on sustainability goals reduce expenses and shield businesses against resource scarcity.

Attract investors

Investors look for enterprises with a strategy to mitigate environmental risks. Future-minded companies create confidence and set themselves for growth.

Boost brand reputation

Consumers prefer companies that do their part. Organisations have seen that setting science-based targets improves brand value and customer loyalty.

Bring in talent

Improve your employer branding. Addressing environmental challenges is increasingly necessary for attracting skilled, innovative employees.

Your journey to zero, step by step

Every plan is made-to-measure. We follow a proven methodology and your company’s priorities to create a strategy that puts you on track to achieve your environmental targets.

1. Choose the destination: goals and feasibility

Before setting out on your net zero adventure, we will work with you to define feasible goals and give you all the information you need to achieve them. Whether you have your own targets or need help establishing them, we can sketch, change and tweak the plan together.

Firstly, we run you through the Pillars of Sustainability, offering detailed guidance on the different elements needed to reach net zero and the standards for reporting and disclosing results.

Then, we conduct a materiality assessment of the greenhouse gas emissions of your company, creating a materiality matrix and a list of all the elements that should be considered before starting your decarbonisation journey.

2. Study the landscape: current outlook

The journey towards net zero is about to start, and you need to be prepared. We conduct an extensive evaluation of the landscape and ensure that you have the proper equipment to navigate the path.

Ecohz provides multiple sectoral and competitive analyses:

Evaluation of competitors’ sustainability targets and performance.
Renewable energy market analysis.
Your company's status.

3. Map out the route: the reduction plan

Based on fresh data, we handcraft a decarbonisation strategy tailored to your situation and outlook and advise you on the actions necessary to achieve your emission reduction targets.

Following science-based and internationally recognised standards (SBTi, CDP, GHG Protocol) and in compliance with legislation, our experts build a customised plan for your company to reach its goals in time, comprising:

A comprehensive renewable energy strategy
A detailed reduction pathway with different scenarios applicable to your company.
Our final recommendations based on costs, ambitions, challenges and opportunities for each scenario.

4. Start walking: implementation

Let’s begin moving towards zero. Ecohz puts a range of tools at your disposal. From Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) to Green Ga s, we cover the entire scope of market-based instruments your organisation needs to reduce its emissions. We can either become your direct sustainability solutions provider or assist you in choosing the best products and certificates from the market.

For transitional and unavoidable emissions, our team of experts will advise you on carbon offsetting and guide you to purchase top-quality carbon credits from projects with high environmental and social impact.

Further, we can provide upskilling activities on different topics, using workshops and webinars to upgrade the knowledge and capabilities of your stakeholders.

5. Share your story: reporting and communication

Transparency reinforces credibility. Ecohz assists you in preparing reports for international standards, such as CDP, and to comply with regulation like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Our team also offers a dedicated Energy & GHG Reporting service independently.

Moreover, we advise on how to craft a climate communication strategy that engages both clients and stakeholders, including internal communication assets, press releases, sustainability reports, social media, and more.

Ongoing support

Whenever you need us, we are here. Whether you have questions about the process, want to revise your objectives or wish to scale up your commitments, we will guide you to the finish line and beyond.

Why go with Ecohz

At Ecohz, we offer a unique combination of expertise and dedicated customer care to guide you through the jungle of net zero. Our advisors conduct personalised assessments and provide individual counsel to each of our clients, putting our extensive know-how at your disposal and breaking complexity into manageable tasks.

Webinar: Vital actions to succeed in your net zero journey

Many companies find it hard to act confidently and communicate their success amid increasing scrutiny. How can you be sure you are on the right path, and how can you convey your climate efforts effectively?

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Madeleine Mowinckel
Net Zero Advisor

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Nils Holta
Net Zero Advisor