How the climate crisis is transforming the meaning of ‘sustainability’ in business
Publicly, companies have been paying more attention to social and environmental issues, but their priority remains profit. Climate change is forcing an evolution, a business strategy expert writes.
Raz Godelnik, Assistant Professor of Strategic Design & Management, The New School •
conversation
Oct. 12, 2021 • ~9 min
Oct. 12, 2021 • ~9 min
More companies pledge 'net-zero' emissions to fight climate change, but what does that really mean?
A growing number of countries and companies have pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. But there’s a catch – they still plan to keep emitting greenhouse gases.
Amrou Awaysheh, Assistant Professor of Operations Management and Executive Director, Business Sustainability Lab, Indiana University •
conversation
Sept. 20, 2021 • ~7 min
Sept. 20, 2021 • ~7 min
Biden urges countries to slash methane emissions 30% – here's why it's crucial for protecting climate and health, and how it can pay for itself
A large amount of methane emissions come from natural gas infrastructure and landfills – all problems companies know how to fix.
Drew Shindell, Professor of Climate Sciences, Duke University •
conversation
Sept. 17, 2021 • ~10 min
Sept. 17, 2021 • ~10 min
Biden, EU urge 30% methane emissions cuts – a move crucial for protecting climate and health, and it can pay for itself
A large amount of methane emissions come from natural gas infrastructure and landfills – all problems companies know how to fix.
Drew Shindell, Professor of Climate Sciences, Duke University •
conversation
Sept. 17, 2021 • ~9 min
Sept. 17, 2021 • ~9 min
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