As climate change accelerates, the spotlight on corporate sustainability grows brighter. Businesses across industries are pledging bold climate commitments—but are they delivering? Recent data suggests a widening gap between climate ambition and climate action, raising serious questions about transparency, enforcement, and accountability. 

At Bharat Carbon, we believe sustainability isn’t just about setting targets—it’s about proving progress. To support that mission, we’re proud to introduce the Bharat Carbon Sustainability Bulletin—a dedicated platform to uncover hard-hitting truths, showcase breakthrough innovations, and share actionable insights that drive real environmental impact. 

The Corporate Climate Accountability Crisis 

The numbers are clear—and concerning. Corporate climate commitments are falling short across the board: 

31% of corporate emissions targets set for 2020 lacked follow-up reporting. These goals were announced, but no progress was tracked or disclosed. 

9% of commitments failed outright, with companies facing little to no scrutiny or consequences. 

These statistics reflect a systemic accountability gap. Without robust monitoring, verification, and enforcement, climate pledges risk becoming little more than green marketing soundbites. 

Why Are Businesses Struggling to Deliver on Climate Targets? 

Setting sustainability goals is relatively easy. Meeting them, however, requires infrastructure, systems, and culture shifts that many businesses are still navigating. Common barriers include: 

Greenwashing Risks 
Without proper third-party validation or transparency, sustainability claims may mislead stakeholders and damage trust. 

Regulatory Pressure 
With the rise of global ESG regulations (such as BRSR, CSRD, and SEC climate disclosures), companies face mounting pressure to report credible, verifiable data. 

Manual & Fragmented Processes 
Many businesses still rely on spreadsheets, emails, and siloed data systems—making emissions tracking and reporting inefficient, time-consuming, and error-prone. 

The Way Forward: Join the Accountability Movement 

The time for empty promises is over. In today’s sustainability landscape, transparency is trust, and accountability is leadership. Organizations that embrace these principles are better positioned to secure capital, win customer loyalty, and lead in the low-carbon economy.