Why Net Zero Still Matters — Even During Global Conflict

The current conflict in Iran has triggered a global energy shock, pushing oil prices above $100 per barrel and exposing the fragility of fossil fuel-dependent economies.

While some argue that crises like this should delay climate action, the opposite is true.

Events like these highlight a critical reality: reliance on fossil fuels creates economic volatility, geopolitical risk, and long-term instability. Renewable energy, by contrast, offers local, secure, and predictable power generation.

According to international energy analysts and the United Nations, the disruption caused by the Iran conflict should act as a wake-up call to accelerate — not abandon — the transition to clean energy.

Net zero is no longer just a climate goal.It is an energy security strategy.

At Renew Co, we believe the organisations that act now will be the ones best positioned to navigate uncertainty and lead in a low-carbon future.