A 2021 executive order threw down a heavy gauntlet by requiring every federal agency to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Source: https://www.abqjournal.com/2566469/lanl-is-driving-toward-a-sustainable-future.html

Accounting of carbon emissions by countries in the UNFCCC process is complicated due to net-zero accounting, in which nations are allowed to deduct from their carbon emissions the effects of the growth of forests in absorbing carbon dioxide.

Source: https://monthlyreview.org/2023/01/01/mr-074-08-2023-01_0/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mr-074-08-2023-01_0

And climate change is becoming part of company strategy: many companies have set climate goals, including science-based net-zero targets.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahkeohanewilliamson/2023/01/12/deglobalization-deleveraging-and-decarbonization-3-new-realities-for-investors-in-2023/

An office block in the heart of Birmingham's business district is to undergo a major facelift with the aim of creating a carbon net-zero workspace.

Source: https://www.business-live.co.uk/commercial-property/birmingham-office-block-undergo-total-27229962

Aside from this, the investment is a significant step towards the country's transition to a net-zero future.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/uk-announces-2-billion-investment-automotive-industry-1721854

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has signed an MoU with Siemens, the German technology company, to further the energy efficiency of its smart buildings and to thereby work towards a more sustainable, net-zero future.

Source: https://mid-east.info/the-collaboration-wherein-siemens-will-assume-the-primary-role-of-azizis-technology-solutions-partner-was-formed-to-work-hand-in-hand-towards-net-zero-and-a-more-sustainable-future-that-has/

Biden has pledged to cut carbon emissions to 50% of 2005 levels by 2030, and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, to Axios.

Source: https://dailycaller.com/2023/05/11/biden-epa-sweeping-emissions-coal-plant-shut-down/

Biden has set a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/exclusive-u-s-energy-department-to-allocate-118-million-to-biofuels-projects/article_dcbf539b-85dc-592b-92eb-317c2300f6c0.html

Bristow says the technology may someday power net-zero leisure and business transportation between Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/6091690/tory-leader-makes-safe-landing-as-bristow-unveils-green-vision/

But taking current policies only, with no implementation of net-zero pledges, means models predict could be as much as 2.5 to 3⁰C by 2100, with warming still increasing.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-06-fully-net-zero-pledges-world-climate.html

Carbon neutrality is a state of net-zero carbon dioxide emissions that can be achieved by ending the use of coal, oil and gas or by participating in efforts to offset those emissions through other carbon dioxide reduction platforms.

Source: https://www.salisburypost.com/2023/04/29/catawbas-climate-commitment-matters-to-students-staff/

"China is counting on nuclear energy to play a major role in its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions, and CNNC is a large and growing part of that effort," said Cameco president and CEO Tim Gitzel.

Source: https://investingnews.com/cameco-marks-uranium-supply-agreement-with-china-nuclear-international-corporation/

Despite the changing nature of its activities, GEG said it would continue to support the oil and gas sector in emissions reduction and the transition to net-zero.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/6300895/exclusive-global-energy-group-hits-energy-transition-watershed/

During and before the pandemic—from 2019 through 2021 and beyond—many states and utilities adopted 100% clean energy or net-zero policies.

Source: https://energycentral.com/o/scottmadden/utility-themes-strategies-and-spending

Dyer & Butler is committed to helping Heathrow work towards its net-zero targets on this, and future innovations.”

Source: https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrow-launches-groundbreaking-trial-of-low-carbon-concrete-targeting-50/

Even in a net-zero scenario, countries would still use oil and gas for years to come, and many existing fields are currently in decline.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/26/climate/iea-road-map-renewable-energy.html

For a company to achieve a net-zero emission target, there is no specific game plan to follow as it can be a complex goal to achieve, said Jan Gorski with the Pembina Institute, a clean energy think-tank.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/bakx-shell-scotford-climate-1.6814058?cmp=rss

For the first time, Canada's national energy regulator has looked at how oil and gas production will change in a net-zero world, where countries hit their climate goals — and it shows a future without much demand for Canadian fossil fuels.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/cer-energy-report-net-zero-1.6883225?cmp=rss

Founded by Bill Gates and backed by many of the world’s top business leaders, BEV has raised more than $2 billion in committed capital to support cutting-edge companies that are leading the world to net-zero emissions.

Source: https://energycentral.com/c/ec/indonesia-gets-us-grant-and-help-nuscale-smrs-borneo

Fox News: U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recently called on wealthy nations to move up its net-zero emissions goal from 2050 to 2040.

Source: https://www.hawaiireporter.com/save-the-planet/