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Net Zero Is Breaking: Why Most Corporate Climate Plans Will Fail


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⚠️ Net Zero is everywhere — but most plans are quietly falling apart.

In this episode of the ESG Central Podcast, Sathish takes an honest look at why many corporate Net Zero and climate transition plans are failing — not because climate action is impossible, but because execution is weak, underfunded, and disconnected from real business decisions.

As part of The ESG Reset series, this episode cuts through climate ambition headlines and explains what is actually breaking behind the scenes.

🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • 🎯 Why Net Zero targets without capital alignment rarely succeed
  • 💸 How underfunded transition plans create false confidence
  • 🌍 Why over-reliance on carbon offsets is becoming a red flag for investors
  • 📦 How ignoring Scope 3 emissions undermines climate credibility
  • ⏳ Why distant Net Zero timelines delay real accountability

This episode explains the difference between climate ambition and climate execution — and what companies must change if they want Net Zero strategies to actually work.

💡 Key takeaway:
Net Zero is not failing because the science is wrong.
It is failing because many plans are built to communicate progress, not deliver it.

If you work in ESG, sustainability, climate strategy, finance, or corporate leadership, this episode will help you evaluate Net Zero claims more critically.

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