The 2025 South Pole Net Zero Report

Global financial institutions zero in on net zero - how financial institutions are progressing on net zero targets and what they expect from portfolio companies' climate strategies.

This year, our Net Zero Report focuses on financial institutions, as financial institutions have the power to lead the market.

For this report, we surveyed 350 financial institutions globally and zoomed in on net zero progress, challenges portfolio strategies, greenhushing and industry trends - providing valuable insights for industry stakeholders.

The report covers:

How financial institutions are progressing on their net zero targets, engaging portfolio companies on decarbonisation and communicating their net zero strategy
The barriers for financial institutions to achieve their net zero ambitions
How financial institutions are adopting climate transition plans (CTP) and what they expect from portfolio companies in relation to CTPs and carbon credit strategies
The role of fossil fuels in current and future portfolios

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This year, our Net Zero Report focuses on financial institutions, as financial institutions have the power to lead the market.

The report covers:

How financial institutions are progressing on their net zero targets, engaging portfolio companies on decarbonisation and communicating their net zero strategy
The barriers for financial institutions to achieve their net zero ambitions
How financial institutions are adopting climate transition plans (CTP) and what they expect from portfolio companies in relation to CTPs and carbon credit strategies
The role of fossil fuels in current and future portfolios

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A Quick Guide to Climate Transition Plans

Download our 15-minute guide on climate transition plans. Discover how this blueprint for business transformation can drive resilience, innovation, and long-term value while meeting climate regulations.