Net Zero
A Blueprint for Global Sustainability
- 1st Edition - November 1, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editor: Farooq Sher
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 6 4 2 6 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 6 4 2 7 - 3
Net Zero: A Blueprint for Global Sustainability is an in-depth exploration of the progress, opportunities, pathways, and challenges in achieving net-zero emissions to contro… Read more
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Request a sales quoteNet Zero: A Blueprint for Global Sustainability is an in-depth exploration of the progress, opportunities, pathways, and challenges in achieving net-zero emissions to control climate change and global warming issues. It stands as a groundbreaking and comprehensive guide in the realm of climate action literature, traversing the intricate landscape of climate change mitigation and focusing on the imperative of achieving net-zero emissions globally. This book scrutinizes both the technological facets of achieving net-zero emissions, such as advancements in renewable energy and carbon capture and storage technologies, and also delves into the socio-economic and ethical dimensions. It will also focus on the importance of achieving net-zero emissions globally by covering a wide range of industries, including business, chemical, manufacturing, aviation, heat, electricity, building, and power sectors.
- 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
- Published: November 1, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443364266
- eBook ISBN: 9780443364273
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Farooq Sher
Dr. Farooq Sher is Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at Nottingham Trent University, in the United Kingdom. He is also President of the UK-based International Society of Engineering Science and Technology (ISEST), a non-profit independent organization of scientists, professionals, engineers, academicians, technologists, students and freelancers that promotes education and research activities in science, engineering and technology worldwide for the better future of society. Dr. Sher’s research is focused on Energy and Environment, especially towards sustainable energy innovative technologies, and he has authored or co-authored over 250 international peer-reviewed research publications, several book chapters, reviews, and editorials, and serves as a scientific committee member of various international conferences, workshops and global summits. Dr. Sher is Editor in Chief of the Science and Technology Journal, Associate Editor of the Cleaner Chemical Engineering Journal, Frontiers in Energy Research and Environment, Development and Sustainability, as well as an Editorial Board member for several other prestigious international journals. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) UK, an Associate Member of the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), a Senior Member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), and a Professional Engineering Member of Engineers Australia (IEAust). Dr. Sher has taught over 150 undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral associates and visiting scholars in his laboratories, and is among the Top 2% of Scientists in the World according to the data published by Elsevier and Stanford University for 2022.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering, Nottingham Trent University, UK