Net ZERO: Foundations, Technologies and Strategic Innovation
- 1st Edition - October 31, 2025
- Latest edition
- Editor: Farooq Sher
- Language: English
Net Zero: A Blueprint for Global Sustainability is a profound exploration of the crucial journey toward achieving net-zero emissions to combat climate change and global warmin… Read more
Net Zero: A Blueprint for Global Sustainability is a profound exploration of the crucial journey toward achieving net-zero emissions to combat climate change and global warming. It serves as an essential guide in climate action literature, delving into the complexities of climate change mitigation and emphasizing the necessity of global net-zero emissions. The book examines both the technological advancements, such as renewable energy and carbon capture, and the socio-economic and ethical implications of this endeavor.
It further explores the significance of achieving net-zero emissions across various industries including business, chemicals, manufacturing, aviation, heat, electricity, building, and power sectors, emphasizing the collective effort needed for sustainability.
It further explores the significance of achieving net-zero emissions across various industries including business, chemicals, manufacturing, aviation, heat, electricity, building, and power sectors, emphasizing the collective effort needed for sustainability.
- Equips readers with a holistic understanding of Net Zero's potential for climate resilience and sustainable progress
- Provides readers with practical and relevant information, enabling them to implement effective strategies for achieving net-zero emissions
- Examines emerging trends, future outlooks, and anticipated technological advancements in the realm of net-zero emissions
Researchers, students, professors, engineers, and scientists interested in environmental science, sustainability, and energy
1. Introduction to Net Zero Emissions
1.1 Understanding the imperative for net zero emissions
1.2 Historical context and global commitments
1.3 Historical evolution of net zero goals
2. Understanding Climate Change and Net Zero Landscape
2.1 Climate science fundamentals
2.2 Sources and impact of greenhouse gas emissions
2.3 Industrial contributions to climate change
2.4 Setting the stage for net zero emissions
2.5 Global net zero targets and initiatives
3. Global Historical Perspectives on Environmental Movements and Science of Net Zero
3.1 Carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions
3.2 Evolution of environmentalism, key milestones and influential movements
3.3 Net zero targets and metrics
3.4 Diverse approaches to net zero worldwide
3.5 Learning from global success stories
3.6 Cross-cultural collaboration for climate solutions
4. Policy Frameworks and Regulations for Net Zero
4.1 National climate policies
4.2 Regulatory mechanisms and compliance
4.3 International cooperation for industrial climate action
4.4 Multilateral agreements impacting industrial practices
5. Renewable Energy Strategies for Achieving Net Zero
5.5 Renewable energy integration in industrial processes
5.2 Advances in solar and wind energy for industrial use
5.3 Sustainable fuels 5.4 Advancements in hydropower
5.5 Other emerging renewable energy innovative solutions
6. Energy Efficiency Measures and Technologies for Net Zero
6.1 Building energy efficiency
6.2 Industrial energy management and efficiency
6.3 Smart technologies for energy conversion and management
7. Carbon Capture and Storage for Net Zero
7.1 Overview of CCS technologies
7.2 Implementation challenges and opportunities
7.3 Future developments
8. Sustainable Transportations for Net Zero
8.1 Electrification of transportation
8.2 Public transport innovations
8.3 Sustainable urban mobility strategies
9. Green Low Carbon Buildings Design and Construction for Net Zero
9.1 Principles of sustainable architecture
9.2 Eco-friendly materials and construction practices
9.3 Net zero building examples
10. Sustainable Agriculture and Land Use Practices for Net Zero
10.1 Regenerative agriculture practices
10.2 Sustainable land management
10.3 Agroecology and precision farming
11. Efficient Water Resource Management for Net Zero
11.1 Efficient water use practices
11.2 Water conservation technologies
12. Waste Reduction and Recycling Initiatives for Net Zero
12.1 Comprehensive waste management strategies
12.2 Innovations in recycling
13. Advanced Technologies for Industrial Net Zero
13.1 Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing
13.2 AI and iot applications in industrial sustainability
14. Preserving Biodiversity in Net Zero Strategies
14.1 Importance of biodiversity conservation
14.2 Habitat restoration and protection
15. Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility for Net Zero
15.1 Corporate net zero commitments
15.2 Sustainable supply chains
15.3 Green business practices
16. Circular Economy Principles Towards Net Zero
16.1 Cradle-to-cradle design
16.2 Circular design for industrial processes
16.3 Waste reduction and upcycling
17. Social Justice and Equity in Industrial Net Zero Transition
17.1 Addressing injustices in industrial practices
17.2 Ensuring equity in industrial climate solutions
18. Measuring Progress Towards Net Zero
18.1 Key performance indicators and metrics
18.2 Monitoring and reporting mechanisms
18.3 Evaluating the success of net zero initiatives
18.4 Key performance indicators for industrial emissions
18.5 Monitoring and reporting mechanisms for industries
19. Economics of Net Zero Projects and Transition in Industries
19.1 Cost-benefit analysis for industrial net zero
19.2 Financing sustainable industrial practices
19.3 Investment models for sustainable projects
19.4 Public and private funding mechanisms
19.5 Mobilizing capital for climate solutions
20. Artificial Intelligence in Achieving Net Zero
20.1 AI applications for energy optimization and efficiency
20.2 AI for carbon emission reduction and carbon capture
20.3 AI-enabled solutions for climate resilience and adaptation
21. Community Engagement and Education for Net Zero
21.1 Grassroots Initiatives in Industrial Communities
21.2 Training and Education for Sustainable Practices
22. Challenges, Barriers and Solutions in Achieving Net Zero
22.1 Identifying obstacles to net zero
23.2 Overcoming implementation challenges
24.3 Learning from failures and successes
23. Conclusion: A Roadmap to Achieving Net-Zero Emissions
23.1 Summary of key strategies for industrial sustainability
23.2 Collective journey of industries to net zero
23.3 A call to action for sustainable industrial practices
1.1 Understanding the imperative for net zero emissions
1.2 Historical context and global commitments
1.3 Historical evolution of net zero goals
2. Understanding Climate Change and Net Zero Landscape
2.1 Climate science fundamentals
2.2 Sources and impact of greenhouse gas emissions
2.3 Industrial contributions to climate change
2.4 Setting the stage for net zero emissions
2.5 Global net zero targets and initiatives
3. Global Historical Perspectives on Environmental Movements and Science of Net Zero
3.1 Carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions
3.2 Evolution of environmentalism, key milestones and influential movements
3.3 Net zero targets and metrics
3.4 Diverse approaches to net zero worldwide
3.5 Learning from global success stories
3.6 Cross-cultural collaboration for climate solutions
4. Policy Frameworks and Regulations for Net Zero
4.1 National climate policies
4.2 Regulatory mechanisms and compliance
4.3 International cooperation for industrial climate action
4.4 Multilateral agreements impacting industrial practices
5. Renewable Energy Strategies for Achieving Net Zero
5.5 Renewable energy integration in industrial processes
5.2 Advances in solar and wind energy for industrial use
5.3 Sustainable fuels 5.4 Advancements in hydropower
5.5 Other emerging renewable energy innovative solutions
6. Energy Efficiency Measures and Technologies for Net Zero
6.1 Building energy efficiency
6.2 Industrial energy management and efficiency
6.3 Smart technologies for energy conversion and management
7. Carbon Capture and Storage for Net Zero
7.1 Overview of CCS technologies
7.2 Implementation challenges and opportunities
7.3 Future developments
8. Sustainable Transportations for Net Zero
8.1 Electrification of transportation
8.2 Public transport innovations
8.3 Sustainable urban mobility strategies
9. Green Low Carbon Buildings Design and Construction for Net Zero
9.1 Principles of sustainable architecture
9.2 Eco-friendly materials and construction practices
9.3 Net zero building examples
10. Sustainable Agriculture and Land Use Practices for Net Zero
10.1 Regenerative agriculture practices
10.2 Sustainable land management
10.3 Agroecology and precision farming
11. Efficient Water Resource Management for Net Zero
11.1 Efficient water use practices
11.2 Water conservation technologies
12. Waste Reduction and Recycling Initiatives for Net Zero
12.1 Comprehensive waste management strategies
12.2 Innovations in recycling
13. Advanced Technologies for Industrial Net Zero
13.1 Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing
13.2 AI and iot applications in industrial sustainability
14. Preserving Biodiversity in Net Zero Strategies
14.1 Importance of biodiversity conservation
14.2 Habitat restoration and protection
15. Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility for Net Zero
15.1 Corporate net zero commitments
15.2 Sustainable supply chains
15.3 Green business practices
16. Circular Economy Principles Towards Net Zero
16.1 Cradle-to-cradle design
16.2 Circular design for industrial processes
16.3 Waste reduction and upcycling
17. Social Justice and Equity in Industrial Net Zero Transition
17.1 Addressing injustices in industrial practices
17.2 Ensuring equity in industrial climate solutions
18. Measuring Progress Towards Net Zero
18.1 Key performance indicators and metrics
18.2 Monitoring and reporting mechanisms
18.3 Evaluating the success of net zero initiatives
18.4 Key performance indicators for industrial emissions
18.5 Monitoring and reporting mechanisms for industries
19. Economics of Net Zero Projects and Transition in Industries
19.1 Cost-benefit analysis for industrial net zero
19.2 Financing sustainable industrial practices
19.3 Investment models for sustainable projects
19.4 Public and private funding mechanisms
19.5 Mobilizing capital for climate solutions
20. Artificial Intelligence in Achieving Net Zero
20.1 AI applications for energy optimization and efficiency
20.2 AI for carbon emission reduction and carbon capture
20.3 AI-enabled solutions for climate resilience and adaptation
21. Community Engagement and Education for Net Zero
21.1 Grassroots Initiatives in Industrial Communities
21.2 Training and Education for Sustainable Practices
22. Challenges, Barriers and Solutions in Achieving Net Zero
22.1 Identifying obstacles to net zero
23.2 Overcoming implementation challenges
24.3 Learning from failures and successes
23. Conclusion: A Roadmap to Achieving Net-Zero Emissions
23.1 Summary of key strategies for industrial sustainability
23.2 Collective journey of industries to net zero
23.3 A call to action for sustainable industrial practices
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: October 31, 2025
- Language: English
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Farooq Sher
Dr. Farooq Sher is an internationally recognised academic, researcher, and innovator in the fields of chemical and environmental engineering. With over twenty years of experience, he has established a global reputation for pioneering research at the intersection of engineering science, sustainable technologies, and digital transformation, particularly with emerging digital tools applied to modern chemical and process engineering challenges.
Dr. Sher currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he is actively engaged in international collaboration, research capacity-building, and interdisciplinary project leadership across several engineering domains. Dr. Sher holds PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, following his MSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. He is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), an acknowledgement of his commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and educational development at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Dr. Sher's research spans a broad range of topics, including AI-driven process optimisation, sustainable manufacturing, catalytic systems, waste-to-energy technologies, renewable energy integration, and net-zero engineering solutions. His multidisciplinary and application-focused research approach bridges academic theory with real-world industrial innovation. Dr. Sher has published extensively, contributing numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, review papers, and book chapters to high-impact international publications. His work has received thousands of citations, and he has been consistently listed among the Top 2% of Scientists in the World by Elsevier and Stanford University, USA recognising his influence and impact in scientific research.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering, Nottingham Trent University, UK