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How the climate crisis will crash the economy. Mon, 09/14/2020 - 02:11. This was hardly the first expression of concern about the potentially devastating economic impacts of climate change on companies, markets, nations and the globaleconomy. Joel Makower. The chickens are coming home to roost.
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The CDPGlobal Water Report (2020) informs us that, when it comes to water security, “The cost of inaction is five times the cost of action.”. Water-related issues are headlined daily, and major reports back this up. Water is often an overlooked component in ESG.
The approach aligns with global targets, including those outlined in the Biodiversity Plan that calls for action to halt biodiversity loss and put nature on a path to recovery for the benefit of all life on earth. As other companies join us on this journey, together we can help protect and restore nature for the generations to come.”
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