Net zero definition

Net zero or carbon neutral means that any carbon emissions released are offset, either by providing an equivalent amount of carbon-free energy to the market, or by buying an equivalent number of offsets. In the case of electricity, ‘net zero’ could be achieved by sending to the grid a quantity of electricity with zero emissions equal to the quantity of electricity taken from the grid.

Net zero means that the energy produced on-site over the period of a given year is equal to the installation’s energy demand. This implies a connection to a local power grid, which in a sense “banks” the energy. Thus on-site renewable resources, such as solar energy systems, may produce energy greater than that used by the installation during the day, with excess energy fed into the local grid. At night, when the solar system is not producing energy, the installation can pull the previously “banked” energy from the grid to net out the total consumption.

Net zero emissions means that the total of active removals from the atmosphere offsets any remaining emissions from the rest of the economy.”

Examples of Net zero in a sentence

• This support may be through ongoing engagement, providing guidance and advice on Net Zero topics and will be either with officials across HMG or through the appropriate Local Net Zero Hub.

• If no resolution is reached, the Parties will refer the dispute to the Head of Midlands Net Zero Hub/Director.

• According to Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector published by the International Energy Agency, the International Energy Agency called for annual additions of 630 GW of solar photovoltaics by 2030, the rate of increase being four-times the record levels set in 2020, and by 2050, solar photovoltaic capacity shall increase 20-fold from now.

• Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust have identified through their Net Zero Carbon Roadmap a potential for significant renewable energy installation to supply the electrical demand at Torbay Hospital.

• SUITABLE FOR CLERGY Net Zero Carbon Schools Thursday 13th March 2025 10.00am - 3.30pm This course is designed to help create an environmental friendly culture within school and support school leaders in understanding how to move their buildings towards zero carbon emissions.

More Definitions of Net zero

Net zero means a building that generates as much energy as it consumes on an annual basis;

Net zero means achieving overall, zero greenhouse gas emissions by balancing any emissions from energy use with carbon removal via a combination of reducing usage, changing to low or zero energy sources (i.e. renewable energy sources) changing agricultural and industrial processes and carbon offsetting.

Net zero means any residual emissions from IAG operations in 2050, or by the manufacture and transport of goods supplied to the Group, will be mitigated by an equivalent amount of CO2 removed from the atmosphere via carbon removals.

Net zero means that globally, we reach a point at which CO2 sources equal CO2 sinks.

Net zero as used herein means the Science-Based Targets Initiative (“SBTi”) Net Zero definition, from the SBTi Net Zero Standard (https:// sciencebasedtargets.org/resources/files/Net-Zero-Standard.pdf) pursuant to which we are committed to (a) reducing our scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to zero or a residual level consistent with a 1.5°C pathway and (b) will neutralise the impact of any residual emissions by permanently removing an equivalent volume of GHG emissions.

Net zero emissions means that the total of active removals from the atmosphere offsets any remaining emissions from the rest of the economy. The removals are expected to be important given the difficulty in entirely eliminating emissions from some sectors.

Net zero means a reduction of GHG to as close to zero as possible, with a particular emphasis in Green Lease provisions on reduction of carbon emissions for commercial buildings.