carbon-neutral
[/ˈkɑːrbən ˈnjuːtrəl/]
adjective
neutro em carbono
1. Having achieved a net zero carbon footprint by balancing the amount of greenhouse gases produced with an equivalent amount sequestered or offset through renewable energy, carbon credits, or other environmental initiatives
The company committed to becoming carbon-neutral by 2030 through renewable energy investments.
A empresa se comprometeu em se tornar neutra em carbono até 2030 através de investimentos em energia renovável.
2. Relating to or denoting an activity, product, or service that does not result in a net increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
We switched to carbon-neutral shipping options for all our online orders.
Mudamos para opções de envio neutras em carbono para todos os nossos pedidos online.
The term 'carbon-neutral' has become increasingly prominent in both Brazilian and American environmental policy and corporate marketing since the 2000s. In Brazil, it reflects growing concerns about deforestation and climate change, particularly in relation to the Amazon. In the USA, it is central to discussions about climate change mitigation and the green economy. The term often appears in corporate sustainability commitments and government climate pledges.
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