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FROM NET ZERO TO NET POSITIVE: A NEW
FROM NET ZERO TO NET POSITIVE: A NEW
PATTERN IN SUSTAINABILITY
PATTERN IN SUSTAINABILITY

Achieving net zero means balancing the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs)
Achieving net zero means balancing the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs)
emitted, with an equivalent amount removed from the atmosphere, effectively
emitted, with an equivalent amount removed from the atmosphere, effectively
bringing our carbon footprint to zero. The next step in the evolution of
bringing our carbon footprint to zero. The next step in the evolution of
sustainability is moving from net zero to net positive, where we actively contribute
sustainability is moving from net zero to net positive, where we actively contribute
more to the environment than we take away. To achieve net zero, emissions must
more to the environment than we take away. To achieve net zero, emissions must
be reduced as much as possible, and any remaining emissions must be offset
be reduced as much as possible, and any remaining emissions must be offset
through reforestation, carbon capture technologies, regenerative agriculture and
through reforestation, carbon capture technologies, regenerative agriculture and
zero heating buildings. A negative amount of carbon emissions positively impacts
zero heating buildings. A negative amount of carbon emissions positively impacts
the climate.
the climate.

A JOURNEY FROM IMPOSSIBLE TO I’M
A JOURNEY FROM IMPOSSIBLE TO I’M
POSSIBLE
POSSIBLE

Understand carbon emissions and familiarize ourselves with Greenhouse

Gases (GHGs): carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, and their impact
on global warming.

Calculate our carbon footprint and identify high-impact areas where we

can make changes.

Reduce our energy consumption by adopting energy-efficient practices and
switch to renewable energy resources.