The US, EU and UK are all on board. The G20, which accounts for 80% of all pollution, is close to agreement on it too. Even China is there, with a marginally longer 2060 timeframe.
Crucially, travel and tourism – one of the planet’s biggest industries – has a seat at the table. Nearly 300 Iata airlines agreed net zero 2050 at their annual meeting, and the world’s airports signed on over a year ago. The World Travel and Tourism Council, which represents some 200 hospitality, transport and touring corporations, has a net zero roadmap. Clia members are betting on net zero 2050, while the International Maritime Organisation’s goal is a 50% absolute emission reduction by 2050.
