We Must Act Now to Achieve Net-Zero Goals: Finucane

The video tutorial discusses the three scopes of achieving net zero emissions, focusing on the actions companies must take to reduce their carbon footprint. It highlights the challenges of greening the entire supply chain (Scope 3) and the importance of transparency to avoid greenwashing. The tutorial also covers the concept of carbon neutrality, the necessity of offsets, and the current limitations in renewable energy and electric vehicles.

What do Scope 1 and 2 focus on in the context of achieving net zero?

• The entire supply chain being green

• Marketing strategies

• A company's own operations and purchases

• Government regulations

What is greenwashing?

• A technique to reduce carbon emissions

• A process to recycle water

• A marketing strategy to falsely claim environmental friendliness

• A method to clean industrial waste

How can companies avoid accusations of greenwashing?

• By ensuring transparency and allowing third-party verification

• By using more advertisements

• By increasing their product prices

• By reducing employee numbers

What is a major challenge in achieving full carbon neutrality?

• Limited public awareness

• Lack of government support

• Insufficient renewable energy and electric vehicle adoption

• High cost of solar panels

Why is the use of offsets controversial in achieving net zero?

• They are not recognized by international bodies

• They require government approval

• They are seen as a way to avoid making real changes

• They are too expensive