zero-carbon
[ˈzɪroʊ ˈkɑrbən]
adjective
zero-carbono
1. producing or involving no net emission of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases
The company is committed to achieving zero-carbon operations by 2030.
A empresa está comprometida em alcançar operações zero-carbono até 2030.
2. relating to energy sources or practices that do not release carbon into the atmosphere
Zero-carbon energy sources include solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.
Fontes de energia zero-carbono incluem energia solar, eólica e hidrelétrica.
3. achieving net-zero carbon emissions through offsetting or elimination
The goal is to transition to a zero-carbon economy within this decade.
O objetivo é fazer a transição para uma economia zero-carbono nesta década.
The term 'zero-carbon' has become increasingly prominent in both Brazilian and international environmental policy discussions, particularly after Brazil's climate commitments and the global focus on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. It reflects growing concern about climate change and the transition to sustainable energy sources in both Portuguese-speaking countries and English-speaking markets.
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