Climate Action
WHAT IF TAKING ACTION ON THE CLIMATE CRISIS
WASEVERYONE’S BUSINESS?
Acting on the climate crisis is a core pillar of any responsible business strategy. TheUnited Nations Climate Change Conference,(COP26)是为业务,以确保一个起点their climate action strategies create positive outcomes for people and nature. The conference, in partnership with Italy, will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, between 01 and 21 November 2021.
Business in the Community (BITC) works to inspire and support our members, working with both those who are on the journey and those yet to start. Through guidance, resources and events, we equip businesses to set targets, develop inclusive action plans with employees, suppliers and community stakeholders. We also campaign for government action to support these actions.
We want every business to成为气候积极,开始发展ing a robust, science-based climate resilience strategy with ambitious net zero carbon targets
BITC calls on business to increase:
- The scale of ambition in climate action plans,usingTask Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures(TCFD) to embed risks and opportunities into core strategy
- The speed with which net zero will be achieved,aligned with theUnited Nation’s Race to Zerocampaign.
- The scope of influence of the businessby developing & implementing a strategy in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
To support our members to reach these ambitious goals, we have a series of practical content, engaging events, andbespoke advisory support.
The Business in the Community Responsible Business Map
OUTCOME
Natural capital is restored, preserved, and enhanced, resource yields are optimised, waste is designed out of the product cycle and the risks associated with finite raw materials are minimised. Stimulating innovation and creating sustainable long-term growth and new employment opportunities (SDG 6, 7, 9, 12, 14, 15).
ACTIONS
- Commit to the principles of a circular economy by seeking to keep products, components and materials at their highest utilisation and value throughout their lifecycles.
- Support the use of renewable resources and identify ways of designing out waste and recovering it back into production processes.
- Embed a circular approach to procurement and supply chain management.
View the Responsible Business Map and find out more
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Insights from five climate action events
Explore the actions that businesses can take to accelerate progress towards a net zero carbon, resilient future.
Addressing emissions in your supply chain
This Addressing Emissions in Your Supply Chain factsheet offers guidance to organisations on preventing the worst impacts of climate change and reducing climate-related risk.
Accelerating to net zero with the circular economy
This factsheet helps businesses to think more holistically about emissions, including how these might spread throughout supply chains.
GLOBAL GOALS
TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
