Conference Board: 84% of Big US Companies Have Climate Targets - But Most Aren't Cutting Emissions
July 16, 2026
July 16, 2026
NEW YORK, July 16 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
** *
84% of Big US Companies Have Climate Targets--But Most Aren't Cutting Emissions
*
84% of S&P 500 companies disclosed climate targets in 2025, such as becoming net zero by 2030 or 2040. Yet a majority are struggling to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Most companies with Scope 1 targets (58%)-covering emissions from their own operations . . .
** *
84% of Big US Companies Have Climate Targets--But Most Aren't Cutting Emissions
*
84% of S&P 500 companies disclosed climate targets in 2025, such as becoming net zero by 2030 or 2040. Yet a majority are struggling to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Most companies with Scope 1 targets (58%)-covering emissions from their own operations . . .