NSustainability Dictionary
Net Zero
Definition
The state in which the total greenhouse gas emissions released by an organization or country into the atmosphere are balanced through reduction and carbon removal methods to reach net zero. The net zero approach is not just offset; it primarily requires real reduction of emissions, with the remainder balanced through scientific methods.
Real-Life Example
Companies' 2050 net-zero targets
Example Scenario
“A manufacturing firm reduces its emissions by 80% through energy transition, efficiency, and supply chain optimization, balancing the remaining portion through carbon removal projects.”