Intro Acknowledgments Contents About the Author 1 Introduction Brief History of Carbon Neutrality 1.1 Early History 1.2 Birth of Civilization 1.3 Rise of Industrialization and Global Economy 1.4 Global Environmental Crises and Climate Change 2 Impetus for Carbon Neutrality-Frames of Reference 2.1 Background 2.2 Global Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases 2.3 Role of CO2 2.4 Anthropogenic GHG Emissions 2.5 Thoughts on Value Chain Improvements 2.6 Hard to Solve Carbon Neutral Challenges References 3 Policy and Governance for Climate Change-Global and Local Approach 3.1 Introduction to Policy 3.2 Environmental Policy-Basics 3.3 Global GHG Policy Introduction 3.4 Greenhouse Gas Protocol and Science-Based Targets 3.5 Corporate Policies and Targets References 4 Sustainable Business Models Driving Carbon Neutrality 4.1 Background 4.2 Natural Capitalism 4.3 Biomimicry and Industrial Ecology 4.4 Cradle-to-Cradle and Life Cycle Assessment 4.5 Circular Economy and Bioeconomy 4.6 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4.7 Case Example of Industry Level Carbon Zero Business Models-Textile Industry References 5 Technology Platforms-Carbon Neutral Technologies 5.1 Background 5.2 Electrification 5.2.1 Basics 5.2.2 Transportation and City Planning 5.2.3 Industrial Operations 5.3 Hydrogen Economy 5.3.1 Basics 5.3.2 Heavy Industry Use of Hydrogen 5.3.3 Hydrogen-Based Transportation Technologies 5.4 Carbon Capture, Storage, and Utilization 5.4.1 Basics 5.4.2 Precombustion CCS Technology 5.4.3 Post-combustion 5.4.4 Oxyfuel Combustion 5.5 Industry 4.0 Technologies for Carbon Neutrality 5.5.1 Basics 5.6 Internet of Things (IoT) 5.7 Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cognitive Computing 5.8 Carbon-Free and Renewable Energy 5.8.1 Basics 5.8.2 Wind Power 5.8.3 Solar Power 5.8.4 Nuclear Power 5.8.5 Hy ower 5.8.6 Biofuels References 6 Investments in Carbon Neutrality-"Follow-The-Money" 6.1 Background 6.2 Sustainable Banking and Finance 6.3 Public and Private Investments Insights References 7 Carbon Neutrality and Entrepreneurship 7.1 Basics 7.2 Innovation Ecosystem and Start-Up Companies 7.3 Climate Technology and Start-Ups 7.4 Progress and Role of Climate Technology Start-Ups 7.5 Industry Segments and Climate Technology 7.6 Significance of Start-Ups in Climate Change Mitigation References 8 Socioeconomic Aspects of Climate Change in Cities and Municipalities 8.1 Basics 8.2 Social Impacts of Climate Change 8.2.1 Developing Countries 8.2.2 Island Nations 8.2.3 Coastal Cities and Metropolitan Areas 8.2.4 Socioeconomical Impact 8.2.5 Mitigation Efforts in Cities and Municipalities References