Cities can use the Tyndall methodology to calculate robust carbon budgets for energy, but these will need to be supplemented with targets for other emissions in order for cities’ target to be eligible for Race to Zero. For targets to be compatible with the Race to Zero, they must cover all greenhouse gases and territorial emissions. To get started on setting or checking your city’s emissions reduction target, follow our guide. This is a target in line with delivering a fair share of a 50% global reduction by 2030 and reaching net zero carbon by 2050, consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5☌. The Race to Zero campaign aims to get support from businesses, cities, regions and investors for a healthy, resilient, zero-carbon transition to and build momentum ahead of COP26, where governments must strengthen their contributions to the Paris Agreement.ħ00+ cities have now joined the Race to Zero – a global campaign run by the COP26 Presidency and High Level Climate Champions – and are committed to setting a science-based target for climate.

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