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What Net Zero Means (Reductions + Offsets)
Net zero = residual emissions balanced by removals/offsets; not 'net neutrality'.
10 min read · Jacob Willis, Net Zero Lead
"Net zero" is widely claimed but often poorly understood. A credible net-zero commitment means something specific - deep emissions reductions, with only a limited residual balanced by removals. Understanding what net zero genuinely means is essential to setting a credible target.