Net Zero is a target goal to negate the amount of greenhouse gases generated by human activity, achievable by reducing carbon emissions and implementing methods and techniques to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. 

How Net Zero Relates to Whistleblowing

Environmental whistleblowers can provide inside information on companies claiming to be working towards net zero emissions. Here’s how:

1. Greenwashing: Companies may falsely claim to be taking steps towards net zero, engaging in “greenwashing” to improve their public image.
2. Climate Fraud: As companies seek to meet net-zero targets, there may be instances of fraud, such as falsifying emissions data or misrepresenting carbon offset projects.
3. Corruption and Bribery: The transition to a net-zero economy involves significant investments in renewable energy and other green technologies.
4. Environmental Harm: Companies may engage in environmentally harmful practices, such as deforestation or pollution, to achieve their net-zero goals.

Whistleblowers can expose such deceptive and fraudulent practices by reporting them to the appropriate enforcement agency, ensuring a just and equitable transition to a net-zero future.