Pronunciation: /nɛt ziːroʊ/
noun a target of completely neutralizing or balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere with an equivalent amount being removed
A1 Net zero means achieving a balance between the amount of greenhouse gases produced and removed from the atmosphere.
A2 The company has set a goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
B1 Governments around the world are committing to net zero targets to combat climate change.
B2 Investing in renewable energy is a key strategy for reaching net zero emissions.
C1 Achieving net zero will require significant changes in industries and policies.
C2 Net zero is a critical goal for mitigating the impacts of global warming.
adjective describing a state or goal of achieving a balance between the amount of greenhouse gases emitted and removed from the atmosphere
A1 The company aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2030.
A2 We need to implement net zero energy solutions in our new building.
B1 The government has set a target for all new vehicles to be net zero emissions by 2050.
B2 Investing in net zero technologies is crucial for combating climate change.
C1 The company's commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions has been widely praised.
C2 The net zero policy has been successful in reducing greenhouse gas emissions significantly.
formal The company has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
informal We're trying to go net zero by cutting down on our energy usage.
slang Our goal is to be net zero on emissions within the next decade.
figurative Striving for net zero is like aiming for the stars in terms of sustainability.
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