{"id":105072,"date":"2021-06-23T07:57:31","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T06:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/?p=105072"},"modified":"2025-07-09T15:03:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T14:03:39","slug":"net-zero-what-is-it-and-why-do-we-need-to-achieve-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/news\/net-zero-what-is-it-and-why-do-we-need-to-achieve-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Net Zero: What Is It and Why Do We Need to Achieve It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-content-spacer content-spacer\">\n<p>We are facing a global emergency. In order to stabilise climate change, net CO<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;emissions need to fall to zero as soon as possible. But how can we reach this?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the 27th of June 2019, the UK became the first major economy in the world to pass laws to end our impact on climate change. This legislation pledged that the UK\u2019s countries must eradicate all greenhouse gas emissions to achieve net zero by 2050.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-content-spacer content-spacer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"3 steps to tackling climate change\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/573938347?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-content-spacer content-spacer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-hvo-green-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-what-is-net-zero\">What is net zero?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Net zero means achieving a balance between the greenhouse gases we emit and those we remove &#8211; so, we must eliminate at least the same number of emissions as we produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the severity of climate change, why aren\u2019t we aiming for zero \u2013 or gross zero \u2013 instead of net zero? Gross zero would mean preventing all emissions, but this isn\u2019t realistic or achievable across all sectors and industries. Even with the strongest efforts, some emissions are unavoidable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-hvo-green-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-what-is-the-difference-between-net-zero-and-carbon-neutral\">What is the difference between net zero and carbon neutral?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Net zero differs from carbon neutral which can be achieved by simply offsetting carbon emissions. The net zero target means reducing emissions to their lowest amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It recognises that there will be some remaining stubborn emissions, but carbon offsetting can then be used as a last resort to counteract these.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-content-spacer content-spacer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-hvo-green-color has-text-color\">Why is net zero needed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Climate change has left our world in crisis and natural habitats threatened like never before. We need to act now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evidence proves that our planet is heating up. The hottest 20 years on record have occurred within the last 22 years and global temperatures have risen by an average of 1<sup>o<\/sup>C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/unfccc.int\/process\/conferences\/pastconferences\/paris-climate-change-conference-november-2015\/paris-agreement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paris Agreement<\/a>, governments agreed to ensure global warming remains \u2018well below\u2019 2<sup>o<\/sup>C, and to \u2018make efforts\u2019 to keep it below 1.5<sup>o<\/sup>C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this doesn\u2019t sound much, the painful reality of this incremental increase is having a significant negative impact on the environment, from widespread droughts to flooding, rising sea levels and severe storms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To put this into perspective, here are some alarming facts taken from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.earthday.org\/5-terrifying-climate-change-facts-scare-halloween\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 Terrifying Climate Change Facts to Scare You into Action<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More than 1 million species are at risk of extinction by climate change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 20 warmest years on record have been in the past 22 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The frequency of high intensity hurricanes &#8211; ranked as categories 4 and 5 &#8211; has increased over the last 30 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The worst impacts of climate change could be irreversible by 2030<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By mid-century, as many as 30 to 50 percent of the total species found on Earth will have disappeared<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-content-spacer content-spacer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Climate-change-irriversible1.jpg\" alt=\"net zero\" width=\"1417\" height=\"413\"><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-content-spacer content-spacer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-hvo-green-color has-text-color\">What can you do to help the UK achieve net zero?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses have the power to drive positive change on a huge scale. We must reduce our emissions to their lowest level through increasing energy efficiency, reducing non-recyclable waste and using carbon capture measures. To become part of the solution, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Measure your CO<sub>2<\/sub> emissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce your climate impact year on year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take responsibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Reaching net zero requires innovative solutions, new measures, aggressive government policies and ample effort at both work and at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a business that uses fossil fuels, you can reduce up to 90% of your net CO<sub>2<\/sub> emissions by simply switching to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/products\/hvo-fuel-hydrotreated-vegetable-oil\/\">Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO)<\/a>. HVO offers a fast and simple step towards net zero, rather than the expensive and uncertain leap needed for electrification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be a hero and help us achieve net zero. Not just this week, but every week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Join us on the road to net zero to fuel our future responsibly.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-content-spacer content-spacer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1417\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CO2-atmosphere2.jpg\" alt=\"net zero\" class=\"wp-image-105076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CO2-atmosphere2.jpg 1417w, https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CO2-atmosphere2-300x87.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CO2-atmosphere2-1024x298.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CO2-atmosphere2-768x224.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1417px) 100vw, 1417px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-content-spacer content-spacer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-hvo-green-color has-text-color\">What is Crown Oil doing for net zero?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list tick-list\">\n<li>We\u2019ve been voluntarily offsetting our delivery miles since 2007 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are certified carbon neutral in line with ISO 14068-1 standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We&#8217;re offsetting the entire Group&#8217;s emissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We recycle all irreparable IT equipment and barrels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We offer sustainable fuel station loans and HVO trials to encourage the use of greener fuels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We have plans in place to install solar panels on all our buildings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We\u2019ve pledged to run all our buildings solely on renewable energy by December 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We\u2019ve been shortlisted for the UKIFDA Green Award which showcases our commitment to sustainability across our product range and company ethos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/news\/why-is-becoming-a-sustainable-business-important-because-its-the-right-thing-to-do\/\">Crown Oil&#8217;s sustainable journey<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-content-spacer content-spacer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-hvo-green-color has-text-color\">Do your bit for net zero<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Achieving net zero is the best way we can fight climate change by reducing global warming. Our actions over the next decade are critical to our future, which is why every single one of us has a responsibility to do our bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do your part. Join the drive to net zero today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are facing a global emergency. In order to stabilise climate change, net CO2\u00a0emissions need to fall to zero as soon as possible. But how can we reach this? 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