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Beyond emissions: The life of a carbon molecule

GreenBiz

emissions in 2018. According to an analysis of CDP data , just seven industries account for 85 percent of direct Scope 1 emissions. That means a lot of companies — and, indeed, entire industries — need to identify levers of influence that align with their operations, business models and value creation strategies.

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A Dignity First Corporate Demand for Climate Action

Sustainable Round Table

Indeed, I am persuaded that centering the magnification of the dignity of all stakeholders involved in value creation as the purpose of leadership – at every level – is the breakthrough paradigm change for the 21st century. CDP, “New report shows just 100 companies are source of over 70% of emissions,” July 10, 2017.

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Dignity First Climate Leadership

Sustainable Round Table

Since I shared with my guests a deep concern that the world was not making demonstrable progress towards the halving of global emissions the 2018 UN IPCC Special Report on 1.5 In August of 2019, 181 CEOs of America’s largest corporations committed to a purpose driven, multi-stakeholder approach to long-term value creation.