Net Zero in 60 Seconds
It’s one of the most used, and most misunderstood phrases in sustainability.
Here’s the simple version:
We release greenhouse gases when we burn fossil fuels, farm intensively, or manufacture materials like cement.
To stop climate change worsening, the amount we put into the atmosphere has to balance with the amount we take out.
That balance is called net zero.
Think of it like a bath. If the taps are running, the water level rises. Net zero means turning down the taps (cutting emissions) and pulling the plug (removing carbon) so the level stays steady.
The UK has a legal target to hit net zero by 2050. Thousands of businesses and cities have set their own targets.
But here’s the catch, Net Zero isn’t a licence to pollute. Cutting emissions must always come before offsetting.
The bottom line…
Net Zero isn’t a slogan. It’s a survival strategy.
💬3 Questions to spark a chat
What’s one area in your organisation where the ‘taps’ could be turned down?
How can we tell if a net zero claim is genuine or just greenwashing?
Why is it important to cut emissions before offsetting?
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