Contributing to Race to Zero’s “The 5th P” Handbook

Race to Zero sets out criteria that members should work towards in order to deliver the collective goal of halving global emissions by 2030, and reaching net zero by 2050 at the latest. In June 2022, the 5th criterion - ‘Persuade’ - was added, following an extensive and wide ranging consultation with experts and Race to Zero Partners.

The 5th P was added in recognition of the fact that voluntary action alone is not sufficient to keep global warming to less than 1.5C. The creation of a supportive and climate aligned regulatory and policy environment is critical to enable all actors to achieve net zero, in the context of just transition and in the light of different national circumstances.

One year after the 5th P was introduced, the Handbook provides a resource to support Partners, and members, to integrate the 5th P into their plans, frameworks, and activities. The purpose of the Handbook is to consolidate existing critical resources on net zero advocacy, policy, and engagement and to summarise best practice. The Handbook also aims to recognise leadership and ‘pockets of the future in the present’, by showcasing case studies from Race to Zero members on the action they are taking to align with the 5th P.

A section of this Handbook was authored by the Positive Impact team and Dr James Musgrave from U.K. Centre Events Management Leeds Beckett. Event-specific content can be found on page 77 of the handbook.