Analyst survey: Almost a quarter of all companies to be carbon neutral by 2030

European firms lead net zero race

About a quarter (24%) of all companies will be carbon neutral by 2030, according to Fidelity International's Analyst Survey, with European firms taking the lead (30%) but Asian companies expected to reach the same milestone by the end of the decade.

According to Fidelity International's annual Analyst Survey, which features views from the firm's 144 on-the-ground global analysts and based on around 15,000 company interactions, the race is on for companies to achieve net zero. Jenn-Hui Tan, global head of stewardship and sustainable investing at Fidelity International, said: "We believe that climate change is one of the greatest threats to society, business and the long-term profitability of companies and markets. That is why we expect the companies we invest in to be directionally aspirational in their efforts to address the pote...