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Net zero is a “fraud” that allows fossil fuels to keep rising, says multinational executive

Published 15:09 on April 29, 2025  /  Last updated at 15:09 on April 29, 2025  / /  Asia Pacific, Australia, EMEA, Voluntary

The term 'net zero' is a "fraud" that has allowed fossil fuel emissions to keep rising faster, as carbon credits earn money for bankers but do little to protect the environment, the head of a multinational company said on Tuesday.
The term 'net zero' is a "fraud" that has allowed fossil fuel emissions to keep rising faster, as carbon credits earn money for bankers but do little to protect the environment, the head of a multinational company said on Tuesday.


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