Net Zero Planning & Tracking
Turn net zero commitments into credible, trackable action plans with science-based targets, modelled pathways and investment-linked decarbonisation strategies.
Commitments are easy. Delivery is hard. ESG:ONE bridges the gap between ambition and execution with the tools to plan, track and report your decarbonisation journey.
Book a DemoThe Net Zero Credibility Gap
Net zero commitments are easy to make but hard to deliver. Without clear pathways, robust tracking and accountability mechanisms, pledges risk becoming greenwashing liabilities.
Most net zero targets lack credible, science-aligned decarbonisation pathways showing how the organisation will actually get there
Progress tracking is manual, infrequent and disconnected from the operational data needed to measure real emissions reductions
Investment decisions are made without understanding their climate impact, and decarbonisation projects compete for capital without proper business cases
There is no clear accountability structure — targets are set at board level but execution depends on operational teams with no visibility into the plan
Scope 3 emissions, which often represent 80-90% of the total footprint, are excluded or estimated with insufficient granularity
Stakeholders — investors, regulators, customers — increasingly demand evidence of progress, not just commitments
Key Benefits
Credible Pathway Planning
Model decarbonisation pathways aligned with 1.5°C scenarios and SBTi methodologies, identifying the specific actions needed to meet your targets.
Science-Based Target Validation
Set and validate targets against SBTi criteria, ensuring your near-term and long-term goals are genuinely aligned with climate science.
Real-Time Progress Tracking
Monitor emissions reductions against your pathway in real time, with early warning alerts when you are falling behind trajectory.
Investment Analysis
Build financial business cases for decarbonisation initiatives, comparing cost, carbon impact and payback period to prioritise investment decisions.
Accountability & Governance
Assign ownership of specific initiatives and milestones across teams, with clear KPIs and reporting lines to maintain organisational accountability.
Stakeholder Reporting
Generate credible progress reports for investors, regulators and boards that demonstrate real action — not just aspirational targets.
Platform Capabilities
Baseline Assessment
- Comprehensive Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions baseline calculation
- Emissions intensity metrics by revenue, headcount, product and facility
- Historical trend analysis to establish trajectory context
- Data quality scoring to identify improvement areas
Pathway Modelling
- Scenario modelling with multiple decarbonisation levers and timelines
- SBTi-aligned pathway generation for near-term and long-term targets
- Marginal abatement cost curve (MACC) analysis for initiative prioritisation
- Sensitivity analysis to stress-test pathways against different assumptions
Initiative Tracking
- Project-level tracking of decarbonisation initiatives with milestones and KPIs
- Financial tracking of investment, operational savings and carbon price exposure
- Team assignments with accountability dashboards
- Integration with procurement and operations for real-time data
Progress Reporting
- Automated progress reports against baseline and pathway
- Variance analysis explaining deviations from planned trajectory
- Investor-grade transition plan documentation
- Board-level dashboards with key metrics and trend visualisation
How It Works
Set Your Baseline
Calculate your comprehensive emissions baseline across all scopes, set science-aligned targets and establish the starting point for your journey.
Model Pathways
Build and compare decarbonisation scenarios, identify the most cost-effective reduction levers and create an actionable transition plan.
Track & Report
Monitor progress in real time, hold teams accountable with initiative-level tracking and report credibly to stakeholders on your net zero journey.
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Translate ESG performance into financial metrics and investment decisions.
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See how ESG:ONE helps you plan, track and deliver on your net zero targets with science-based pathways and real-time accountability.