Net Zero
Strategy
A credible net zero commitment is more than a pledge — it's a science-based roadmap with clear milestones, measurable targets, and a plan to get there. We help you build it.
Why it matters
Ambition without a plan is just a promise
Investors, regulators, and customers are demanding more than net zero pledges — they want to see the roadmap. Terre Verde helps you move from ambition to action with a strategy that is scientifically credible, commercially viable, and built to last.
We work with your leadership team to understand your business model, identify the most material emissions sources, and design a phased decarbonisation pathway that balances ambition with practicality.
- SBTi-validated target setting
- 1.5°C-aligned pathways
- Scope 1, 2 & 3 coverage
- Board-ready reporting
What's included
Our net zero services
Science-Based Target Setting
Set credible, SBTi-aligned emissions reduction targets that are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
Net Zero Roadmap Development
A phased, actionable decarbonisation roadmap with clear milestones, responsibilities, and investment requirements.
Abatement Opportunity Analysis
Identify and prioritise the most cost-effective emissions reduction levers across your operations and supply chain.
Stakeholder Engagement
Engage suppliers, customers, and investors in your climate journey with compelling narratives and credible data.
Value Chain Decarbonisation
Tackle Scope 3 emissions through supplier engagement programmes, procurement policies, and partnership strategies.
Implementation Support
Hands-on support to execute your roadmap — from renewable energy procurement to operational efficiency projects.
The journey
A typical net zero roadmap
Baseline & Targets
Establish your carbon baseline and set science-based targets validated by SBTi.
Quick Wins
Implement high-impact, low-cost reduction measures across operations and energy.
Deep Reductions
Achieve 50% absolute emissions reduction through structural business transformation.
Near Zero
Reach near-zero emissions with residual offsets from high-quality carbon projects.
Net Zero
Achieve verified net zero status with ongoing monitoring and annual reporting.
FAQs
Common questions
What is the difference between net zero and carbon neutral?
Carbon neutral typically means offsetting all current emissions, while net zero requires deep reductions first (typically 90%+) with only residual emissions offset. Net zero is the more rigorous and credible standard.
What are Science-Based Targets (SBTi)?
Science-Based Targets are emissions reduction goals aligned with climate science. The SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) independently validates these targets to ensure they are consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C.
How long does it take to develop a net zero roadmap?
A comprehensive net zero roadmap typically takes 3–6 months to develop, depending on the complexity of your business and the depth of analysis required.
Do we need to offset emissions on the path to net zero?
High-quality carbon offsets can be used to address residual emissions that cannot yet be eliminated, but they should complement — not replace — genuine emissions reductions.
Start your net zero journey today
Our climate strategists are ready to help you build a roadmap that's credible, ambitious, and achievable.