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Beyond emissions: The life of a carbon molecule

GreenBiz

But carbon is also moving constantly through the global economy, which historically has been powered by burning fossil fuels for energy. According to an analysis of CDP data , just seven industries account for 85 percent of direct Scope 1 emissions. Carbon is everywhere.

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11 young professionals on the future of sustainable finance

GreenBiz

Finance professionals make up a fraction of the global population but are positioned to make and incentivize decisions that can shape the trajectory of the global economy," observed Ogechukwu Anyene, energy consulting manager at PowerAdvocate, who was part of the Emerging Leaders cohort at GreenBiz Group’s inaugural GreenFin event.

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Understanding the Crucial Role of Climate Scenario Analysis in Business Strategy

3BL Media

Key risks and opportunities include: Increased frequency and severity of storms, floods, and heatwaves that can disrupt supply chains, damage infrastructure, and impact workforce availability. This assessment is crucial for understanding how climate change impacts could affect your operations, supply chains, and market positioning.

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CDP Plastics Disclosures Heighten Transparency for Investors

Chris Hall

Non-profit CDP has increased transparency over plastics impact by enabling companies to disclose data on the production, use and disposal of plastic through its global environmental disclosure platform, but some say its focus on water security fails to tackle the issue from all angles.

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What Industry Analysts Say About SAP Sustainability

3BL Media

SAP customers produce 87% of the world’s global commerce. That means our products and services can help the vast majority of companies driving the global economy organize their supply chains, transportation, and financial data in a way that can enable an equitable, circular economy and net-zero emissions.

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The data showing supplier engagement is driving climate action

We Mean Business Coalition

From harvest failures to disruptions in logistics, the impacts of climate-related disasters such as severe flooding and extreme heat also mean greater costs for businesses and consumers in a globalized economy. It is increasingly urgent for companies to take effective action to decarbonize and build resilience in their supply chains.

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Statement on behalf of We Mean Business Coalition ahead of COP27

We Mean Business Coalition

It also means protecting, managing and restoring nature, coupled with major investments from businesses to reverse nature loss, beyond their value chains. Deforestation must be removed from supply chains by 2025. In a global economy no-one will be unaffected when climate-related disasters hit.

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