Imperial has published the first outcomes of its innovative framework for assessing fossil fuel company (FFC) net zero commitments.
We have the expertise and talent to make a vital contribution to the energy transition. Professor Mary Ryan Vice Provost of Research and Enterprise
The Imperial Zero Index, which has been developed by the university's academic community, involves a critical analysis of FFCs' commitments, strategies and operational efforts towards net zero.
The rigorous methodology – which will be repeated annually – aims to provide an objective and contextual picture of a company's performance in this area. It is a key mechanism for the university to make decisions about whether to continue to partner with them.
Today, the university has published the Imperial Zero Index 2025 – the first outcomes of this annual analysis of FFC net zero efforts, using data from 2023 analysed in 2024. Materials include the Index's methodology and data sources, a list of existing partners who meet its criteria for continued engagement in the year ahead, and details of how the Index will guide funding and investment decisions going forward.
