ネットゼロ

netto zero
nounIntermediate net zeroLoanword from Englishnetto zero
technical

A state where the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere is balanced by the amount removed, resulting in no net increase in emissions

企業はネットゼロを達成するために再生可能エネルギーへの投資を増やしています

Companies are increasing their investment in renewable energy to achieve net zero

💡

Often used in discussions about climate change mitigation and carbon neutrality

Related Phrases

💡Pro Tip

Usage in policy

Often appears in government and corporate climate action plans

Gold Rule

Technical term

Always refers to emissions balance, not just reduction

📖Word Origin

Derived from English 'net zero', referring to the balance between greenhouse gas emissions and removals

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in environmental policy and corporate sustainability discussions

Word Breakdown

ネット
net
prefix
+
ゼロ
zero
suffix
和英辞典