John Lang
@johnlang.bsky.social
Co-founder + lead Net Zero Tracker, Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit, Oxford Net Zero Associate.
Founder of Kiwis in Climate, Consult Climate and The Climate Trunk.
Don't mind an #infographic.
Founder of Kiwis in Climate, Consult Climate and The Climate Trunk.
Don't mind an #infographic.
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🌎 New report out: Brazil at the Net Zero–Trade Nexus
Our latest analysis explores how Brazil’s trade competitiveness is being reshaped by global decarbonisation trends — and what that means for policymakers, exporters and investors.
🔗 Read here→
Our latest analysis explores how Brazil’s trade competitiveness is being reshaped by global decarbonisation trends — and what that means for policymakers, exporters and investors.
🔗 Read here→
Carbon Competitiveness: Brazil at the Net Zero–Trade Nexus
How emissions and climate policies are reshaping global trade — and what India should do to stay competitive.
zerotracker.net
November 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌎 New report out: Brazil at the Net Zero–Trade Nexus
Our latest analysis explores how Brazil’s trade competitiveness is being reshaped by global decarbonisation trends — and what that means for policymakers, exporters and investors.
🔗 Read here→
Our latest analysis explores how Brazil’s trade competitiveness is being reshaped by global decarbonisation trends — and what that means for policymakers, exporters and investors.
🔗 Read here→
It's not often you get to tell a positive story about climate. But that’s what our new #10YearsPostParis report and #infographic let us do:
eciu.net/analysis/inf...
The lesson of the last decade? Policy and cooperation matter. Naysayers don't.
@daisydunne.carbonbrief.org @katharinehayhoe.com
eciu.net/analysis/inf...
The lesson of the last decade? Policy and cooperation matter. Naysayers don't.
@daisydunne.carbonbrief.org @katharinehayhoe.com
10 Years Post-Paris: A decade that defied predictions
Ten years on from the Paris Agreement, John compares what was expected then with what’s been achieved now — tracking progress across clean energy, policy, emissions, jobs and more.
eciu.net
October 31, 2025 at 9:46 AM
It's not often you get to tell a positive story about climate. But that’s what our new #10YearsPostParis report and #infographic let us do:
eciu.net/analysis/inf...
The lesson of the last decade? Policy and cooperation matter. Naysayers don't.
@daisydunne.carbonbrief.org @katharinehayhoe.com
eciu.net/analysis/inf...
The lesson of the last decade? Policy and cooperation matter. Naysayers don't.
@daisydunne.carbonbrief.org @katharinehayhoe.com
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Global investment in renewable energy up 10%, despite ineffective Trump rollback.
@johnlang.bsky.social: “Talk of a net zero recession is overblown... while more companies are moving from box-ticking to real emission cuts – a long-overdue reset”.
www.linkedin.com/posts/earths...
@johnlang.bsky.social: “Talk of a net zero recession is overblown... while more companies are moving from box-ticking to real emission cuts – a long-overdue reset”.
www.linkedin.com/posts/earths...
Global investment in renewable energy up 10% on 2024 despite Trump rollback | Earthshine Group ApS
Global investment in renewable energy up 10%, despite ineffective Trump rollback.
Two important reports, out this week:
Firstly, Zero Carbon Analytics demonstrate that renewable energy investments ...
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September 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Global investment in renewable energy up 10%, despite ineffective Trump rollback.
@johnlang.bsky.social: “Talk of a net zero recession is overblown... while more companies are moving from box-ticking to real emission cuts – a long-overdue reset”.
www.linkedin.com/posts/earths...
@johnlang.bsky.social: “Talk of a net zero recession is overblown... while more companies are moving from box-ticking to real emission cuts – a long-overdue reset”.
www.linkedin.com/posts/earths...
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What is the current rate and level of human induced heating? How many years do we have left to stay within the 1.5°C warming threshold?
See below for @johnlang.bsky.social's latest infographic showcasing findings from the #IndicatorsofGlobalClimateChange project.
eciu.net/analysis/in...
See below for @johnlang.bsky.social's latest infographic showcasing findings from the #IndicatorsofGlobalClimateChange project.
eciu.net/analysis/in...
June 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
What is the current rate and level of human induced heating? How many years do we have left to stay within the 1.5°C warming threshold?
See below for @johnlang.bsky.social's latest infographic showcasing findings from the #IndicatorsofGlobalClimateChange project.
eciu.net/analysis/in...
See below for @johnlang.bsky.social's latest infographic showcasing findings from the #IndicatorsofGlobalClimateChange project.
eciu.net/analysis/in...
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🌍📉 NEW REPORT OUT NOW
🔍 What happens when a country’s trade partners move faster on net zero than it does? Our analysis finds South Africa faces rising economic and risk as major export markets tighten climate standards.
Read the full report here: zerotracker.net/analysis/sou...
🔍 What happens when a country’s trade partners move faster on net zero than it does? Our analysis finds South Africa faces rising economic and risk as major export markets tighten climate standards.
Read the full report here: zerotracker.net/analysis/sou...
June 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🌍📉 NEW REPORT OUT NOW
🔍 What happens when a country’s trade partners move faster on net zero than it does? Our analysis finds South Africa faces rising economic and risk as major export markets tighten climate standards.
Read the full report here: zerotracker.net/analysis/sou...
🔍 What happens when a country’s trade partners move faster on net zero than it does? Our analysis finds South Africa faces rising economic and risk as major export markets tighten climate standards.
Read the full report here: zerotracker.net/analysis/sou...
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🔎 What are carbon markets, and why do they matter?
@johnlang.bsky.social latest infographic unpacks the essentials of carbon markets, and how Article 6 of the #ParisAgreement enables international trading, and why these details matter for delivering net zero 👇
eciu.net/analysis/in...
@johnlang.bsky.social latest infographic unpacks the essentials of carbon markets, and how Article 6 of the #ParisAgreement enables international trading, and why these details matter for delivering net zero 👇
eciu.net/analysis/in...
May 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🔎 What are carbon markets, and why do they matter?
@johnlang.bsky.social latest infographic unpacks the essentials of carbon markets, and how Article 6 of the #ParisAgreement enables international trading, and why these details matter for delivering net zero 👇
eciu.net/analysis/in...
@johnlang.bsky.social latest infographic unpacks the essentials of carbon markets, and how Article 6 of the #ParisAgreement enables international trading, and why these details matter for delivering net zero 👇
eciu.net/analysis/in...
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🚨 Net zero pledges are a corporate norm — but what happens when there are no consequences for missing them?
This oped by NZT's @johnlang.bsky.social explores an accountability blackhole which threatens #netzero - our only solution to #climatechange.
www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/climate...
This oped by NZT's @johnlang.bsky.social explores an accountability blackhole which threatens #netzero - our only solution to #climatechange.
www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/climate...
Climate commitments without consequences? - Alliance magazine
The climate accountability system was born of necessity. Now, more than ever, philanthropy should step up to safeguard why it created it: to increase scrutiny and incentivise action. As the Paris Agreement...
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April 30, 2025 at 11:17 AM
🚨 Net zero pledges are a corporate norm — but what happens when there are no consequences for missing them?
This oped by NZT's @johnlang.bsky.social explores an accountability blackhole which threatens #netzero - our only solution to #climatechange.
www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/climate...
This oped by NZT's @johnlang.bsky.social explores an accountability blackhole which threatens #netzero - our only solution to #climatechange.
www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/climate...
I often appreciate Daniel Yergin's dose of reality, but his claim that 'The 2050 target is enshrined in British law. But it is not embraced by others' is a dose of nonsense.
- 100 countries have a #netzero target in law or policy
- 130+ if we count 'Pledged' and 'Proposed'
@eciu.net @ketanjoshi.co
- 100 countries have a #netzero target in law or policy
- 130+ if we count 'Pledged' and 'Proposed'
@eciu.net @ketanjoshi.co
April 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I often appreciate Daniel Yergin's dose of reality, but his claim that 'The 2050 target is enshrined in British law. But it is not embraced by others' is a dose of nonsense.
- 100 countries have a #netzero target in law or policy
- 130+ if we count 'Pledged' and 'Proposed'
@eciu.net @ketanjoshi.co
- 100 countries have a #netzero target in law or policy
- 130+ if we count 'Pledged' and 'Proposed'
@eciu.net @ketanjoshi.co
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🚨Some major errors & misleading claims from experienced presenter Nick Robinson on BBC Radio 4 Today, when discussing British Steel with Treasury Minister James Murray
I hope these are corrected on tomorrow's programme, and Robinson sticks to the facts in future.
Here's what he got wrong... 🧵
I hope these are corrected on tomorrow's programme, and Robinson sticks to the facts in future.
Here's what he got wrong... 🧵
April 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
🚨Some major errors & misleading claims from experienced presenter Nick Robinson on BBC Radio 4 Today, when discussing British Steel with Treasury Minister James Murray
I hope these are corrected on tomorrow's programme, and Robinson sticks to the facts in future.
Here's what he got wrong... 🧵
I hope these are corrected on tomorrow's programme, and Robinson sticks to the facts in future.
Here's what he got wrong... 🧵
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The @iea.org's latest Global Energy Review might disappoint the EV naysayers
Global EV sales up over 25% in 2024
"EV sales in the UK surged, driven by the ZEV mandate"
"Very rapid deployment of EVs" cited as a reason for slowing growth in global oil demand
t.co/YCuZcIduXR
Global EV sales up over 25% in 2024
"EV sales in the UK surged, driven by the ZEV mandate"
"Very rapid deployment of EVs" cited as a reason for slowing growth in global oil demand
t.co/YCuZcIduXR
https://www.iea.org/news/growth-in-global-energy-demand-surged-in-2024-to-almost-twice-its-recent-average
t.co
March 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The @iea.org's latest Global Energy Review might disappoint the EV naysayers
Global EV sales up over 25% in 2024
"EV sales in the UK surged, driven by the ZEV mandate"
"Very rapid deployment of EVs" cited as a reason for slowing growth in global oil demand
t.co/YCuZcIduXR
Global EV sales up over 25% in 2024
"EV sales in the UK surged, driven by the ZEV mandate"
"Very rapid deployment of EVs" cited as a reason for slowing growth in global oil demand
t.co/YCuZcIduXR
The @netzerotracker.bsky.social now shows a drop from 93% to 78% thanks to Mr Trump's executive orders revoking mention of a federal-level #netzero target.
Account for US states and that 78% becomes 84%. In total, 66% of the US economy *still* has deep reduction targets.
My latest #infographic 👇
Account for US states and that 78% becomes 84%. In total, 66% of the US economy *still* has deep reduction targets.
My latest #infographic 👇
February 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The @netzerotracker.bsky.social now shows a drop from 93% to 78% thanks to Mr Trump's executive orders revoking mention of a federal-level #netzero target.
Account for US states and that 78% becomes 84%. In total, 66% of the US economy *still* has deep reduction targets.
My latest #infographic 👇
Account for US states and that 78% becomes 84%. In total, 66% of the US economy *still* has deep reduction targets.
My latest #infographic 👇
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Are we seeing a ‘net zero recession’ as companies backpedal on their climate commitments?
In fact, we may be seeing a more positive development - what might be called a ‘corporate recalibration’ writes NZT's @johnlang.bsky.social for @contextnewsroom.bsky.social.
www.context.news/net-zero/opi...
In fact, we may be seeing a more positive development - what might be called a ‘corporate recalibration’ writes NZT's @johnlang.bsky.social for @contextnewsroom.bsky.social.
www.context.news/net-zero/opi...
Companies are not ditching net zero - they are refining goals | Context
Instead of backtracking on net zero, companies are retracting unsubstantiated carbon neutrality claims - a positive development
www.context.news
January 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Are we seeing a ‘net zero recession’ as companies backpedal on their climate commitments?
In fact, we may be seeing a more positive development - what might be called a ‘corporate recalibration’ writes NZT's @johnlang.bsky.social for @contextnewsroom.bsky.social.
www.context.news/net-zero/opi...
In fact, we may be seeing a more positive development - what might be called a ‘corporate recalibration’ writes NZT's @johnlang.bsky.social for @contextnewsroom.bsky.social.
www.context.news/net-zero/opi...
How to govern private sector efforts to achieve credible #netzero *and* shift the bounds of political feasibility for faster action?
My latest #infographic of @thomasnhale.bsky.social's #ConveyorBeltModel aims to make the framework accessible to a wider audience.
zerotracker.net/insights/net...
My latest #infographic of @thomasnhale.bsky.social's #ConveyorBeltModel aims to make the framework accessible to a wider audience.
zerotracker.net/insights/net...
December 16, 2024 at 12:32 PM
How to govern private sector efforts to achieve credible #netzero *and* shift the bounds of political feasibility for faster action?
My latest #infographic of @thomasnhale.bsky.social's #ConveyorBeltModel aims to make the framework accessible to a wider audience.
zerotracker.net/insights/net...
My latest #infographic of @thomasnhale.bsky.social's #ConveyorBeltModel aims to make the framework accessible to a wider audience.
zerotracker.net/insights/net...
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What does it mean to practice ‘good net zero’?
Join our briefing on our new 'Net Zero Good Practice' tool, to discuss how to pursue net zero with integrity, with Alexis McGivern, Frederic Hans and @johnlang.bsky.social.
🗓️ 11.12.24, 10:30-11:30am
Details below👇
https://buff.ly/4fRIjgZ
Join our briefing on our new 'Net Zero Good Practice' tool, to discuss how to pursue net zero with integrity, with Alexis McGivern, Frederic Hans and @johnlang.bsky.social.
🗓️ 11.12.24, 10:30-11:30am
Details below👇
https://buff.ly/4fRIjgZ
December 3, 2024 at 9:00 AM
What does it mean to practice ‘good net zero’?
Join our briefing on our new 'Net Zero Good Practice' tool, to discuss how to pursue net zero with integrity, with Alexis McGivern, Frederic Hans and @johnlang.bsky.social.
🗓️ 11.12.24, 10:30-11:30am
Details below👇
https://buff.ly/4fRIjgZ
Join our briefing on our new 'Net Zero Good Practice' tool, to discuss how to pursue net zero with integrity, with Alexis McGivern, Frederic Hans and @johnlang.bsky.social.
🗓️ 11.12.24, 10:30-11:30am
Details below👇
https://buff.ly/4fRIjgZ
Launched to inform those at #COP29, our new 'Net Zero Good Practice' compares six standard-setting initiatives, highlighting areas of convergence on the what and how of #netzero.
zerotracker.net/net-zero-goo...
Check it out and tell us what you think!
@eciu.net @ketanjoshi.co #LivingDocument
zerotracker.net/net-zero-goo...
Check it out and tell us what you think!
@eciu.net @ketanjoshi.co #LivingDocument
Net Zero Good Practice
We analyse all countries and territories, every region in the 25 largest emitting countries and all cities with 500,000+ inhabitants.
zerotracker.net
November 15, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Launched to inform those at #COP29, our new 'Net Zero Good Practice' compares six standard-setting initiatives, highlighting areas of convergence on the what and how of #netzero.
zerotracker.net/net-zero-goo...
Check it out and tell us what you think!
@eciu.net @ketanjoshi.co #LivingDocument
zerotracker.net/net-zero-goo...
Check it out and tell us what you think!
@eciu.net @ketanjoshi.co #LivingDocument
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Wow this is the best concise explanation of climate change and how to limit it in the future that I have ever seen! Share widely, this has actually renewed a little hope in me
A year ago today the IPCC published its #AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023
Finally releasing my 4th & final #infographic explaining — at a super high level — what the olympics of climate science had to say.
eciu.net/analysis/inf...
@ketanjoshi.co @katharinehayhoe.com @davidho.bsky.social
Finally releasing my 4th & final #infographic explaining — at a super high level — what the olympics of climate science had to say.
eciu.net/analysis/inf...
@ketanjoshi.co @katharinehayhoe.com @davidho.bsky.social
IPCC Explainer: Climate change synthesis report
Informed debate on energy and climate change.
eciu.net
March 20, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Wow this is the best concise explanation of climate change and how to limit it in the future that I have ever seen! Share widely, this has actually renewed a little hope in me
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📢😱The Final Boss of Climate Explainers: in a single graphic covering the IPCC's gargantuan AR6 Synthesis Report, ECIU's @johnlang.bsky.social has produced a fantastically valuable resource that covers (almost) all aspects of the global scientific consensus on climate change.
IPCC Explainer: Climate change synthesis report
Informed debate on energy and climate change.
eciu.net
March 20, 2024 at 12:01 PM
📢😱The Final Boss of Climate Explainers: in a single graphic covering the IPCC's gargantuan AR6 Synthesis Report, ECIU's @johnlang.bsky.social has produced a fantastically valuable resource that covers (almost) all aspects of the global scientific consensus on climate change.
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If you'd like to download the whole thing, a PDF version of the graphic, with grabbable text, is available here:
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March 20, 2024 at 12:18 PM
If you'd like to download the whole thing, a PDF version of the graphic, with grabbable text, is available here:
A year ago today the IPCC published its #AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023
Finally releasing my 4th & final #infographic explaining — at a super high level — what the olympics of climate science had to say.
eciu.net/analysis/inf...
@ketanjoshi.co @katharinehayhoe.com @davidho.bsky.social
Finally releasing my 4th & final #infographic explaining — at a super high level — what the olympics of climate science had to say.
eciu.net/analysis/inf...
@ketanjoshi.co @katharinehayhoe.com @davidho.bsky.social
IPCC Explainer: Climate change synthesis report
Informed debate on energy and climate change.
eciu.net
March 20, 2024 at 8:26 AM
A year ago today the IPCC published its #AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023
Finally releasing my 4th & final #infographic explaining — at a super high level — what the olympics of climate science had to say.
eciu.net/analysis/inf...
@ketanjoshi.co @katharinehayhoe.com @davidho.bsky.social
Finally releasing my 4th & final #infographic explaining — at a super high level — what the olympics of climate science had to say.
eciu.net/analysis/inf...
@ketanjoshi.co @katharinehayhoe.com @davidho.bsky.social
Today marks one week to go until the annual #UNClimateSummit kicks off in Dubai.
There are always hundreds of asks at any one COP, so here's a cheat sheet #infographic explaining what you need to know about #COP28UAE.
eciu.net/analysis/inf...
There are always hundreds of asks at any one COP, so here's a cheat sheet #infographic explaining what you need to know about #COP28UAE.
eciu.net/analysis/inf...
November 22, 2023 at 12:44 PM
Today marks one week to go until the annual #UNClimateSummit kicks off in Dubai.
There are always hundreds of asks at any one COP, so here's a cheat sheet #infographic explaining what you need to know about #COP28UAE.
eciu.net/analysis/inf...
There are always hundreds of asks at any one COP, so here's a cheat sheet #infographic explaining what you need to know about #COP28UAE.
eciu.net/analysis/inf...
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New update from @johnlang.bsky.social - "Just 4% of top companies meet UN climate target guidelines, study says"
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Just 4% of top companies meet UN climate target guidelines, study says | Reuters
Half of the world's 2,000 biggest listed companies have set a target to get to net-zero emissions by mid-century, but just a fraction meet tough United Nations guidelines for what constitutes a qualit...
www.reuters.com
November 6, 2023 at 9:37 AM
New update from @johnlang.bsky.social - "Just 4% of top companies meet UN climate target guidelines, study says"
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Today the Net Zero Tracker begins 'signposting' to the most credible + independent climate accountability initiatives to provide users with a more comprehensive view of what ‘good net zero’ looks like.
Initiatives inc InfluenceMap, Climate Action Tracker, CCLW..
zerotracker.net/insights/str...
Initiatives inc InfluenceMap, Climate Action Tracker, CCLW..
zerotracker.net/insights/str...
Stronger together: Signposting to credible net zero
From intent through integrity to implementation. We analyse the quantity and quality of net zero targets across all nations, the 2000 largest publicly-traded companies, and the worlds's biggest region...
zerotracker.net
November 16, 2023 at 12:24 PM
Today the Net Zero Tracker begins 'signposting' to the most credible + independent climate accountability initiatives to provide users with a more comprehensive view of what ‘good net zero’ looks like.
Initiatives inc InfluenceMap, Climate Action Tracker, CCLW..
zerotracker.net/insights/str...
Initiatives inc InfluenceMap, Climate Action Tracker, CCLW..
zerotracker.net/insights/str...
Hey Bluesky,
Suppose the first entry to my one follower should be the new explainer I created the other day:
https://eciu.net/analysis/infographics/our-climate-goals
Thanks for the nudge @ketanjoshi.co, and the follow @christinahood.bsky.social :)
Suppose the first entry to my one follower should be the new explainer I created the other day:
https://eciu.net/analysis/infographics/our-climate-goals
Thanks for the nudge @ketanjoshi.co, and the follow @christinahood.bsky.social :)
August 20, 2023 at 6:39 PM
Hey Bluesky,
Suppose the first entry to my one follower should be the new explainer I created the other day:
https://eciu.net/analysis/infographics/our-climate-goals
Thanks for the nudge @ketanjoshi.co, and the follow @christinahood.bsky.social :)
Suppose the first entry to my one follower should be the new explainer I created the other day:
https://eciu.net/analysis/infographics/our-climate-goals
Thanks for the nudge @ketanjoshi.co, and the follow @christinahood.bsky.social :)