net zero

[/nɛt ˈzɪroʊ/]
adjective/noun
carbono neutro / zero líquido / neutralidade de carbono
1. A state in which the amount of greenhouse gases produced is balanced by the amount removed from the atmosphere, resulting in no net increase in atmospheric CO2
The company committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
A empresa se comprometeu a alcançar emissões de carbono neutro até 2050.
2. An environmental or business target where negative impacts are offset by positive actions or investments
Net zero goals require both emissions reductions and carbon offsetting strategies.
As metas de neutralidade de carbono exigem tanto redução de emissões quanto estratégias de compensação de carbono.
Net zero has become a critical concept in both Brazilian and international environmental policy, particularly following the Paris Climate Agreement. Major Brazilian corporations and government initiatives increasingly reference net zero targets as part of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) commitments. In the USA, net zero has become mainstream political discourse, with federal climate legislation specifically mentioning net zero emissions targets.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
carbon neutralclimate neutralzero emissionsemissions neutral
Antonyms / Antônimos
high emissionscarbon positivepolluting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carbono neutro / zero líquido
Most common usage in corporate and environmental contexts
Portugal
neutralidade de carbono / zero líquido
Preferred term in European Union environmental discussions
USA
net zero
Standard terminology in climate policy and corporate sustainability reporting

Related Words

carbon footprintgreenhouse gasesemissions reductionsustainabilityclimate changedecarbonizationcarbon offset

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach net zero by [year]
commit to net zero
net zero target
net zero emissions goal
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