Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Climate targets, transition & carbon claims · Core

Net zero

Also called: net-zero emissions

ELI5

A state in which remaining greenhouse-gas emissions are balanced by durable removals after deep reductions, under a stated boundary and standard.

Used in conversation

“State the boundary and evidence behind net zero before publishing the claim.”

Pitch context

You will see “Net zero” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches climate targets, transition & carbon claims.

Why it matters: In climate targets, transition & carbon claims, the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence can materially change the claim.

Caution

State the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence; standards, regulation and assurance requirements vary.

Connected terms

  • Carbon neutralCarbon neutrality often balances a defined footprint, potentially using offsets; net zero prioritises deep reductions across a stated boundary before neutralising residual emissions.
Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.