We have seen that businesses across all sectors have recognised the importance of decarbonising business models, operations and supply chains. Many leading companies have publicly declared their intention to reach net zero emissions by 2050. However, some companies are going one step further by setting targets to become carbon negative. This entails reaching absolute net […]
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The role of collaboration and leadership
Despite the great strides that have been made in recent years, there is a growing gap between the pledges that are being made and the real reductions in GHG emissions needed to reach net zero. This substantial gap between targets and transformative climate action clearly demonstrates the need for effective leadership to steer us towards […]
Climate Laws link
https://climate-laws.org/legislation_and_policies Legislation outlines the overall goals regarding how governments intend to change behaviour and can be used to embed net zero targets and strategies in law, thus making compliance mandatory. Several countries have already enacted legislation that enshrines their stated net zero targets in law, and many others have begun preparations to do the same […]
The role of public policy
One of the main functions of government is to enable different actors with a wide range of interests to reach a consensus about the common good in society. To achieve this goal, national and local governments can introduce policies and regulatory measures designed to influence the attitudes and behaviours of civil society and shape the […]
Web Resources: successful collaborations
Resource 1: Business collaboration in a closed-loop value chain In 2008, Jaguar Land Rover, the UK’s largest automotive manufacturer, Novelis, the world’s largest recycler of aluminium, Innovate UK, and other partners initiated REcycled ALuminium CAR (REALCAR), an ambitious circular economy project. Read Pages 1–5 to get an overview of what the project involved, and Page 9 to explore the […]
Work in Progress
The barriers to reaching _______ are predominantly systemic in nature, reflecting the complexity and interconnectedness of our economic and social systems. While the challenges often include financial, technological and organisational barriers, these seldom appear in isolation, and are fundamentally shaped by our expectations of the future. Shaping expectations in your business context Reflect on when […]