NZFT Methodology 2026
The Net Zero Finance Tracker methodology and list of data sources.
Methodology
The methodological foundations of the NZFT are the result of CPI’s assessment of what Paris
alignment and net zero represent, reviewed and refined in light of the currently available
data on trends and progress.
This living methodology is continuously updated and improved upon—in consultation with data providers and end users of the dashboard—as new data becomes available, and as Paris alignment and net zero frameworks evolve over time.
This living methodology is continuously updated and improved upon—in consultation with data providers and end users of the dashboard—as new data becomes available, and as Paris alignment and net zero frameworks evolve over time.
From Frameworks to Action: Assessing Financial Institutions’ Transition Plans with the NZFT (2026)
Download the report to explore the framework analysis, understand where framework best practices are converging, and learn how the NZFT can support more credible and effective transition planning.
NZFT Ownership Methodology (2024)
The NZFT Ownership methodology outlines the analysis of real economy impact indicator under the Net Zero Finance Tracker. It can also be used by financial institutions to carry out a self-assessment of their own contribution to low-carbon and high-emissions financing.
