noun
virtually zero; effectively zero; net zero
Used in economic, environmental, and technical contexts to describe a value that is practically zero or a target of net-zero emissions. The 'net zero' sense is especially common in climate policy.
日銀は実質ゼロ金利政策を続けている。
The Bank of Japan continues its virtually zero interest rate policy.
この新工場は実質ゼロエミッションを達成した。
This new factory has achieved net zero emissions.