Positive Psychology and Net Zero: Wellbeing as a strategic resource in the climate crisis

The transition to a decarbonized economy (Net Zero) faces a critical paradox: while climate ambitions grow, the cognitive and emotional capacity of the workforce to execute them is declining, driven by record levels of burnout. This thesis posits that environmental sustainability is unattainable without a solid foundation of human sustainability. Using an Integrative Theoretical Review methodology with a propositional approach, this study analyzes the systemic disconnection between ESG strategies and the neurobiological reality of organizations, grounded in global statistical evidence. The results allow for the conceptualization of an "Emotional Friction Footprint": a hidden systemic cost generated by strategic incoherence and psychological insecurity. From a Positive Psychology perspective, wellbeing is redefined not as a soft perk, but as a "hard constraint" for performance. Finally, an intervention model based on the development of Psychological Capital (Self-efficacy, Hope, Resilience, and Optimism) and a Bio-Systemic Scorecard (Double Dashboard) is proposed to transform such friction into regenerative capacity, aligning organizational ecosystem health with climate goals.