Sharpening The Cutting Edge: Corporate Action for a Strong, Low-Carbon Economy
The window of opportunity to effectively respond to climate change is now. Leading scientists warn that global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions must begin to decline in ten years if we are to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. The United States is at a clear decision point. The scale of the climate challenge, paired with the investments needed to respond to a deep global recession, represent a unique opportunity to shift to a low-carbon economy that can provide a stronger, safer and more sustainable future. As users and producers of goods and services, businesses are central to an effective climate change response.To be successful in a low-carbon future, companies must become expert in today’s best practice, emerging innovative practice and tomorrow’s “next” practice. This report can help guide corporate actions over the next few years, as companies and policymakers accelerate the pace of responding to climate change. It offers guidance on six key actions: