A new index, unveiled at the opening of the COP26 climate summit, ranks 32 developed countries according to their readiness to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The Net Zero Readiness Index 2021 measures the preparedness of 32 G20 countries to address climate challenges in the transition to Net Zero. Their scores were awarded in relation to 103 indicators that KPMG considers as key drivers to achieving Net Zero, as per the World Resources Institute definition of the term. Britain's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 was announced Oct 19 by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, less than two weeks before the opening of COP26. Sweden, Denmark and Germany – ranked third, fourth and fifth, respectively – are considered the other countries best equipped to achieve carbon neutrality.

Source: The Star November 12, 2021 02:55 UTC