Road to Net Zero What policy shifts mean for business [Video]

Event summary produced by The Globe and Mail Events team. The Globe’s editorial department was not involved.

Businesses across Canada’s economy have embarked on programs to achieve net zero emissions. Despite strong momentum over the past several years, these programs face new challenges related to policy shifts in the U.S., a federal leadership change and the withdrawal from net zero alliances by major corporations. On May 12, 2025 The Globe and Mail hosted the third annual Road to Net Zero summit, where business leaders discussed plans and priorities in a shifting sustainability landscape.

Dawn Calleja, editor of Report on Business magazine, began the program by interviewing Alex Osborne-Saponja, director of ESG research and methodology at Morningstar Sustainalytics. During the interview, Osborne-Saponja took stock of what is happening with net zero today and where it might be headed.

Next, institutional investing reporter, James Bradshaw, interviewed Fate Saghir, senior vice president and …