Net ZERO
Sectoral Pathways, Corporate Action and Social Impact
- 1st Edition - July 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editor: Farooq Sher
- Language: English
Net ZERO: Sectoral Pathways, Corporate Action and Social Impact examines the policy, social, and economic frameworks driving net-zero transitions. The book explores integr… Read more
Net ZERO: Sectoral Pathways, Corporate Action and Social Impact examines the policy, social, and economic frameworks driving net-zero transitions. The book explores integrated strategies in the circular economy, waste and water management, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity preservation, and low-carbon development. It highlights cutting-edge approaches in governance, corporate responsibility, and community engagement, with case studies that illustrate how collaborative innovation and ethical leadership can translate global climate commitments into practice. By addressing both technological solutions and equity-driven models, the volume provides a timely roadmap for aligning sustainability goals with resilience and justice.
Designed for policymakers, business leaders, sustainability professionals, and academic researchers, this reference equips readers with evidence-based insights and practical tools for climate action. Graduate and postgraduate students in environmental sciences and policy will benefit from its structured coverage of governance frameworks and applied strategies. The book offers a vital contribution to advancing sustainable development and achieving equitable, long-term decarbonization outcomes.
Designed for policymakers, business leaders, sustainability professionals, and academic researchers, this reference equips readers with evidence-based insights and practical tools for climate action. Graduate and postgraduate students in environmental sciences and policy will benefit from its structured coverage of governance frameworks and applied strategies. The book offers a vital contribution to advancing sustainable development and achieving equitable, long-term decarbonization outcomes.
- Offers an essential reference on integrated strategies for the circular economy, sustainable agriculture, and waste management to accelerate the global net-zero transition
- Explores biodiversity, social equity, and climate justice as core dimensions for building long-term resilience
- Provides critical insights into corporate responsibility, governance, and innovation in driving inclusive, low-carbon solutions
- Focuses on global policy frameworks and equity-driven adaptation models to guide a practical roadmap for sustainable and just decarbonization outcomes
Postgraduate students, early researchers, professors in Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Urban Planning, Environmental Policy, Corporate Sustainability, Circular Economy, Resource Management, Environmental Sociology, Infrastructure Engineering, and Climate Justice
Section 1: Built Environment and Infrastructure
1. Sustainable Transportations for Net Zero
2. Green Low Carbon Buildings Design and Construction for Net Zero
3. Efficient Water Resource Management for Net Zero
Section 2: Food Systems, Resources, and Circular Economy
4. Sustainable Agriculture and Land Use Practices for Net Zero
5. Waste Reduction and Recycling Initiatives for Net Zero
6. Circular Economy Principles Towards Net Zero
Section 3: Corporate Innovation and Sectoral Leadership
7. Redefining Sustainability in Travel and Hospitality to Achieve Net Zero Tourism
8. Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility for Net Zero
9. Corporate Net Zero Commitments for Global Climate Strategies
Section 4: Biodiversity, Equity, and Social Transitions
10. Preserving Biodiversity in Achieving Net Zero
11. Social Justice and Equity in Industrial Net Zero Transition
12. Community Engagement and Education for Net Zero
1. Sustainable Transportations for Net Zero
2. Green Low Carbon Buildings Design and Construction for Net Zero
3. Efficient Water Resource Management for Net Zero
Section 2: Food Systems, Resources, and Circular Economy
4. Sustainable Agriculture and Land Use Practices for Net Zero
5. Waste Reduction and Recycling Initiatives for Net Zero
6. Circular Economy Principles Towards Net Zero
Section 3: Corporate Innovation and Sectoral Leadership
7. Redefining Sustainability in Travel and Hospitality to Achieve Net Zero Tourism
8. Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility for Net Zero
9. Corporate Net Zero Commitments for Global Climate Strategies
Section 4: Biodiversity, Equity, and Social Transitions
10. Preserving Biodiversity in Achieving Net Zero
11. Social Justice and Equity in Industrial Net Zero Transition
12. Community Engagement and Education for Net Zero
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: July 1, 2026
- 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