net-zero
ˈnɛt ˈzɪəroʊ
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Definition of net-zero - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
targetTECH.goal to reduce carbon footprint to zeroTECH.
  • Many countries have set net-zero targets for 2050.
2.
carbon neutralityTECH.state of no net carbon emissionsTECH.
  • Net-zero is crucial for combating climate change.

Adjective

1.
environmentTECH.balancing emissions produced and removedTECH.
  • The company aims to be net-zero by 2030.
2.
sustainabilityTECH.producing as much energy as consumedTECH.
  • The new office is a net-zero building.
self-sufficient sustainable
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Origin of net-zero

English, net (remaining after deductions) + zero (none)

Terms related to net-zero

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carbon neutralityn.
environmental goal
state of achieving net zero carbon dioxide emissions
internal rate of returnn.
finance
discount rate that makes an investment’s net present value equal zero
DESNZacr.
acr: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
UK department focusing on energy security and climate change
NZEacr.
acr: net-zero energy
building that produces as much energy as it uses

Examples of net-zero in a sentence

  • Net-zero is crucial for sustainable development.
  • Achieving net-zero requires significant policy changes.
  • The company pledged to reach net-zero by 2030.
  • The city has set a net-zero target for 2050.
  • Achieving net-zero emissions is crucial for climate change mitigation.
  • They invested in net-zero technologies for the factory.

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  1. French:neutralité carbone, neutre en carbone, ...
  2. German:Netto-Null, Netto-Null-Emissionen, ...
  3. Italian:impatto zero, a bilancio energetico nullo, ...
  4. Spanish:cero neto, autosuficiente, ...
  5. Portuguese:neutralidade carbónica, neutro em carbono, ...
  6. Chinese:净零, 零能耗, ...
  7. Japanese:ネットゼロ, 排出ゼロ, ...
  8. Arabic:صِفْر صافي, صِفْرِي الصافي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶפֶס נֶטוֹ, מְאוּזָן-פְּלִיטוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:углеродная нейтральность, нулевые выбросы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нетто-нуль, безвикидний, ...
  12. Hindi:नेट-जीरो, शून्य-उत्सर्जन, ...
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