There is growing public demand for a rapid transition to a zero-carbon economy. But global protests and youth climate strikes are not enough to create change alone. Companies need to take action. Beyond the very serious threats the current crisis poses to our planet, organizations are increasingly seeing the material risks it poses to their business.
Is Your Company Ready for a Zero-Carbon Future?
Businesses that bake carbon reduction into their strategies will not only reduce these kinds of risks from affecting their organizations, they will see significant benefits as well: increased innovation, competitiveness, risk management, and growth. More than 900 global companies representing over $17.6 trillion in market cap are already ensuring that their business strategies are built for growth and emissions reductions through the We Mean Business Take Action campaign. This includes over 560 companies that have committed to set ambitious science-based emission reduction targets, and over 175 that have committed to switching to 100% renewable electricity. Your organization also has a responsibility to become a part of the solution — and they can do so by taking a few critical steps.