Why the US Government and American Companies Should Lead Sustainability Globally
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In a few weeks, representatives from around the world will convene in Copenhagen, under the auspices of the United Nations, to focus on a new international agreement on climate change. This is a very important moment for the world. The world needs the US to set an example, something that could be achieved should the bill concerning the reduction of carbon emissions be passed. However, the bill, currently being discussed by the Senate, will probably not be passed in time for Copenhagen. Polls also indicate that ordinary Americans are becoming less engaged with climate change issues. In Europe and many other places in the world, like South America, the concerns are much higher together with the expectations for a good deal but it is also realistic to say that in Copenhagen ‘’we will not be able to conclude a treaty," Angela Merkel said during a meeting with EU leaders. Arguments claiming that the costs are too high are not necessarily true since a strong agreement in Copenhagen is essential for global economic recovery.
Intelligent companies and clever countries like the UK are working to better understand—and cut—those carbon emissions (which Copenhagen aims to reduce) ahead of new regulations and use ‘’Carbon Neutrality’’ or Carbon reduction schemes as a competitive advantage for their investors, customers and society’s environmental expectations. This is mainly achieved through the consistent and appropriate use of Sustainability strategy and reporting. Nowadays corporate management practice undergoes serious transformation due to a well-established trend towards a sustainable development approach, especially amidst the global financial and economic crisis.
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In a few weeks, representatives from around the world will convene in Copenhagen, under the auspices of the United Nations, to focus on a new international agreement on climate change. This is a very important moment for the world. The world needs the US to set an example, something that could be achieved should the bill concerning the reduction of carbon emissions be passed. However, the bill, currently being discussed by the Senate, will probably not be passed in time for Copenhagen. Polls also indicate that ordinary Americans are becoming less engaged with climate change issues. In Europe and many other places in the world, like South America, the concerns are much higher together with the expectations for a good deal but it is also realistic to say that in Copenhagen ‘’we will not be able to conclude a treaty," Angela Merkel said during a meeting with EU leaders. Arguments claiming that the costs are too high are not necessarily true since a strong agreement in Copenhagen is essential for global economic recovery.
Intelligent companies and clever countries like the UK are working to better understand—and cut—those carbon emissions (which Copenhagen aims to reduce) ahead of new regulations and use ‘’Carbon Neutrality’’ or Carbon reduction schemes as a competitive advantage for their investors, customers and society’s environmental expectations. This is mainly achieved through the consistent and appropriate use of Sustainability strategy and reporting. Nowadays corporate management practice undergoes serious transformation due to a well-established trend towards a sustainable development approach, especially amidst the global financial and economic crisis.
http://3blmedia.com/theCSRfeed/Why-US-Government-and-American-Companies-Should-L...
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