Society & Planet » Climate & Sustainability
How can organizations become a positive force to battle some of the world’s most pressing issues—including the climate crisis?
In conversation with the world's leading sustainability economics thinkers about conceptualizing paths to a sustainable future.
“Locked-in” emissions from existing assets threaten to exceed the 1.5°C global warming target. Using autos as a case study, we outline steps to tackle the problem.
“It's time to bridge different domains and show how technology and finance are driving forces for sustainability. With this book, we wanted to tear down barriers and maximize the synergies between these three distinct fields.”
To meet the goals of the Paris agreement, a major shift to non-fossil technologies is necessary. As demand for green materials is expected to surpass supply, companies that take a leading role in developing and marketing green offerings will likely benefit.
"Organizations need to understand that they cannot allow the standards and the reporting efforts to drive their strategy. It's the other way around."
"The sustainability dialogue is not just about the environment locally, it's become about the environment globally. People are starting to put value on doing [sustainability] right and that is going to drive another round of innovation."
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