It's been a busy week in the net-zero world, and we're rounding up the five biggest announcements you need to know about. From major corporate commitments to game-changing policy updates, here's what's moving the needle on climate action right now.

First up, eBay just dropped its most comprehensive climate plan yet, committing to net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. The e-commerce giant is targeting a 90% reduction by that date with ambitious 2030 interim goals. Meanwhile, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) released version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard this week during public consultation: expect the final version to drop in early 2028. Over in Africa, things are heating up (in a good way): Kenya rolled out tax breaks for EV parts and charging stations, while Nigeria launched a massive $2 billion energy-transition fund to scale up renewables and grid infrastructure.

On the policy front, the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board introduced a World Bank-backed climate reporting standard for governments and public sector bodies, set to take effect January 1, 2028. This is huge for transparency and accountability in public climate commitments. And if you're in the climate space, you'll want to know that Mumbai Climate Week and GreenBiz '26 are happening right now (February 17-19), bringing together thousands of sustainability professionals to discuss the path forward.

These announcements signal that 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for corporate climate action, with companies, governments, and standard-setters all stepping up their game. The momentum is real, and it's only accelerating.

Category: Strategy & Innovation

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