Net Zero 2060

Saudi Arabia has pledged to cut carbon emissions to net zero by 2060, while also maintaining its role as a leading producer of oil and gas. Sustainability has been at the heart of Vision 2030. Saudi Arabia is now ushering in a new era as the Kingdom aims to reach Net Zero by 2060. This announcement is in line with wider Vision 2030 ambitions to accelerate the energy transition, achieve sustainability goals, and drive a new wave of investment.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has long played a central role in the international energy market, helping drive global economic growth and development. Vision 2030 is a sustainable vision for the future of Saudi Arabia with sustainability at the heart of everything the Kingdom does, from policy development and investment to planning and infrastructure. By creatively and responsibly addressing the energy and climate challenges of today, Vision 2030 inspires others around the world to share in building a sustainable tomorrow.

The adoption of the Net Zero 2060 carbon emissions targets demonstrates Kingdom’s determination in addressing climate change. China, as a BRI Partner, is offering ideas from the its playbook: to create a national plan. One aspect of the initial plan is to develop the Kingdom’s huge radiant energy resources to produce a dedicated renewable energy program to power new manufacture industry where its people can find their own prosperity and remain at home. Internal economic development of the new energy variety will grow in the shadow of the fossil fuel industry the signature industry of Saudi Arabia.