What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
decarbonise
Example
The government has pledged to decarbonise the economy by 2050. [decarbonise: verb]
Example
The company is investing in new technologies to decarbonise its manufacturing process. [decarbonise: verb]
decarbonize
Example
The country has set a goal to decarbonize its energy sector by 2030. [decarbonize: verb]
Example
The company is committed to decarbonizing its operations to reduce its carbon footprint. [decarbonizing: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Decarbonize is more commonly used in American English, while decarbonise is more commonly used in British English. However, both words are relatively uncommon in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between decarbonise and decarbonize?
Both decarbonise and decarbonize are formal and technical words that are typically used in scientific or policy contexts. There is no difference in formality between the two words.
