Race to Zero is the UN-backed global campaign building momentum towards achieving a climate-resilient, zero-carbon economy that will secure a healthy, sustainable and inclusive future for all.

Race to Zero is the UN-backed global campaign rallying non-state actors – including companies, cities, regions, financial and educational institutions – to take rigorous and immediate action to reduce global emissions and deliver a healthier, fairer zero carbon world in time.

Members are committed to the same overarching goal: reducing emissions across all scopes swiftly and fairly in line with the Paris Agreement, with transparent action plans and robust near-term targets.

In partnership with a coalition of net zero initiatives, the global Race to Zero represents more than 1,049 cities, 67 regions, 5,235 businesses, 441 of the biggest investors, and 1,039 Higher Education Institutions. But a global campaign relies on commitments at local and community levels. The Race to Zero in Australia shows clearly how organisations throughout NSW are ready to commit and invest in our net-zero future. Like the global campaign, we call on leaders to commit to science-based targets and strategies that will contribute to halving global emissions by 2030 and achieving net-zero by or before 2050.

Race to Zero is a race against time and a race against ourselves. Against the mistaken idea that it can’t be done. Winning this race requires radical and innovative collaboration. Together we are racing for a healthier, safer, climate-resilient world. The more organisations in the race, the faster we run, and the closer we get to the finish line.