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, net zero world.
Since June 2020, over 13,000 members have joined the campaign and are committed to the same overarching goal: reducing emissions across all scopes swiftly and fairly in line with the Paris Agreement, with transparent action plans and robust near-term targets.
All members must meet robust science-aligned criteria, which was clarified and strengthened through an extensive consultation process in June 2022. Partner initiatives are responsible for helping to bring members to the starting line to credibly race to zero emissions.
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Race to Zero mobilizes a coalition of leading net zero initiatives, who are the 26 ‘Partners’ of the campaign. Partners are responsible for managing their members and keeping them in line with their own internal process as well as the Race to Zero criteria.
Over 13,000 non-state members have joined Race to Zero’s Partners, representing over 9,000 companies, 600 financial institutions, 50 regions, 1100 cities, 1100 educational institutions, 70 healthcare institutions and 30 other organisations, to collectively halve global emissions by 2030.
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COMPANY
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SME
- Our Partners
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SECTOR
- Our Partners
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CITIES, STATES AND REGIONS
- Our Partners
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- Our Partners
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HEALTHCARE
- Our Partner
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EDUCATION
- Our Partner
PARTNERS
Race to Zero ‘Partners’ are the pillars under the campaign. They are the funnels through which individual members can join the Race. Partners are independent initiatives, subject to their own governance structures and decision making process. Partners join the Race to Zero campaign out of a shared commitment to driving high ambition non-state actor leadership, to halve emissions by 2030.
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ACCELERATORS
- Build support for the campaign and encourage non-state actors to join the net zero movement,
- Create an enabling environment for net zero implementation,
- Enhance the capacity of non-state actors in underrepresented regions,
- Onboard new members into the Race.
Race to Zero has already grown to 13,000+ members over three years, but we can do more to implement and accelerate climate action.
To drive recruitment and create an enabling environment for net zero action, initiatives and networks may wish to support the Race to Zero as Accelerators.
Accelerators commit to aligning with Race to Zero’s criteria; accelerating membership; sharing knowledge, hosting events; engaging with the Race to Zero team and enhancing diversity across regions and sectors.
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MEMBERS
Over 13,000 members have joined Race to Zero through 29 initiatives and networks – all of which are official Partners of the campaign. Please note there are instances where a member is signed-up to multiple initiatives. All members must meet stringent criteria and are part of the largest ever alliance committed to halving emissions by 2030.
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MEMBER TOOLKIT 2023
CRITERIA
Race to Zero will support Partner Initiatives to continue strengthening their own norms, processes and criteria, based on lessons learned from implementation, informed by the recommendations of the Integrity Matters report, and in line with their own governance, as requested by the UN Secretary General to all net zero initiatives.
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5TH P (PERSUADE)
GOVERNANCE
From our members and Partners, to our Expert Peer Review Group, Ambassadors and High-Level Champions, discover who’s behind the Race to Zero.
RACE TO ZERO GOVERNANCE
The Expert Peer Review Group (EPRG) reviews Race to Zero Partner applications and provides independent recommendations to the Champions on whether initiatives meet the criteria for participation.
UPDATE: Race to Zero to collaborate with UN Climate Change on strengthening accountability and showcasing effective climate leadership: Race to Zero to support UN Climate Change Recognition and Accountability Framework, avoid process duplication, and continue work with partners to drive effective voluntary action across the economy. 31 May 2023.
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The High Level Champions have also convened a group of global leaders with a range of expertise and knowledge across regions and sectors to support both Race to Zero and Race to Resilience.
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PUBLICATIONS
2023 Progress Report
This report reflects the progress that has been made by Race to Zero Partners and their members in their transition towards a resilient global net-zero world. It shows a positive increase in implementation of the criteria and impact on the real economy.
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5th P (Persuade) Handbook
The purpose of the Handbook is to consolidate existing critical resources on net zero advocacy, policy, and engagement and to summarise best practice.
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Net Zero for Professional Service Providers
Race to Zero working to align the provision of services and advice by Professional Service Providers – specifically consultancy, legal and advertising providers – with net zero, and to explore emerging best practices.
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Race to Zero Newsletters
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Race to Zero has initiated two new working groups to address specific areas that will catalyze holistic global action towards halving emissions by 2030.
Net Zero for Professional Service Providers Fair Share, Equity, and Justice
The Race to Zero acknowledges the significant contributions of Professional Services Firms, such as legal entities, consultancies, and communication agencies, in the global net zero transition. While these entities inherently have low operational emissions, there exists a vast scope of their influential potential. The new “Net Zero for Professional Service Providers Working Group” aims to:
- Identify the barriers to implementation.
- Establish common principles for effective climate action.
- Map the landscape of stakeholders.
- Formulate guidelines that resonate with the Race to Zero’s global objectives.
Co-Chairs: Alexis McGivern and Ranjita Rajan.
Alexis McGivern is the Net Zero Standards Manager at Oxford Net Zero. She has a rich academic and professional background that includes being a Pershing Square Scholar at the University of Oxford. Additionally, Alexis has been at the forefront of numerous climate initiatives, such as the Global Youth Climate Training Programme and the 26,000 Climate Conversations initiative.
Ranjita Rajan is an influential voice in the field of sustainability and net-zero transitions. With experience spanning various continents and roles, Ranjita chairs Oxford Global Partnership and serves as a Business Fellow at Oxford University’s Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment.
With a pressing demand for inclusivity in global climate action, the Race to Zero has introduced the “Fair Share, Equity, and Justice Working Group.” This group is poised to ensure that the principles of fairness, equity, and justice are infused into net-zero actions. The primary mission is to highlight best practices and challenges, especially in emerging markets and developing economies, and provide a platform where diverse experiences merge to create actionable strategies for equitable net zero transitions.
Co-Chairs: Ulka Kelkar and Mariana Nicolletti.
Ulka Kelkar is the Director of Climate at the World Resources Institute India. With over two decades of experience, she has been an active participant in various national and international climate policy groups, serving on numerous governmental committees and taskforces.
Mariana Nicolletti leads the climate change adaptation and disaster risk management research at the Centre for Sustainability Studies of FGV. She has a long-standing history of working on mitigation and adaptation projects with different stakeholders and has a special focus on climate justice.
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