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Corporate Net-Zero Targets Project
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Corporate Net-Zero Targets Project

While corporate net-zero commitments are surging, there is a lack of information and analysis about whether these corporate goals result in real emissions reductions. Harvard faculty are developing new tools – including groundbreaking firm- and plant-level datasets – and strategies to better understand and strengthen corporate climate action.

Jody Freeman
Carrie Jenks
Joseph Aldy
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