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🌍 Building a Just Transition in the Fight Against Climate Change This World Economic Forum’s article highlights the critical need for a just transition as we face the immense challenges posed by climate change. It emphasizes the importance of inclusivity, resilience, and shared responsibility across sectors and regions. At Basecheck Carbon Management Services, we are proud to contribute to this global mission by offering comprehensive GHG accounting services to businesses in Southeast Asia. By helping companies accurately measure and manage their carbon footprint, we enable them to take significant strides toward Net Zero, ensuring sustainable growth and a positive impact on both people and the planet. Check out the full article to learn more about how global organizations are working together for a fairer, greener future: https://lnkd.in/gkUwk7jX #NetZero #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Basecheck #CarbonManagement #JustTransition #GHGAccounting

The concept of a "just transition" is crucial as we shift to a #lowcarbon #future. But what does it really mean? And how can we ensure #fairness and #equity along the way? As we bid farewell to carbon-intensive #industries, millions of jobs are at stake. Balancing this #transition while ensuring no one is left behind is key. But it's not just about jobs; it's also about addressing new injustices that may arise, like the environmental impact of mining for #renewableenergy materials. How do we tackle these challenges? The Intergovernmental Panel on #climatechange defines a #justtransition as ensuring that no one, no place, no sector is left behind in the shift to a low-carbon #economy. It's about #inclusivity and #empowerment, ensuring #sustainable livelihoods for all. But achieving this requires active involvement from #individuals, #corporations, #governments, and #financialinstitutions. Addressing #inequality is paramount. We need multiple just #transitions, tailored to specific needs, to address the uneven impacts of the #climatecrisis. This means rejecting #projects that perpetuate inequality and prioritizing #resources for those most affected. How can we create a truly internationalist approach to #climateaction? Businesses play a crucial role. By investing in impactful activities that support workers and communities, they can drive meaningful change. But it's not just about profits; it's about providing choices and empowering consumers to make informed #decisions. How can businesses contribute to a just transition while staying #profitable? World leaders have a role to play too. #Policies that prioritize social justice in #greeninvestments are essential. But we need more than just promises; we need action. How can #policymakers create policies that prioritize people and the planet? #justtransition #climateaction #socialjustice #sustainability #greeneconomy #aecouncil

🌍 Sustainability Solutions Spotlight 🌍 This week, we’re highlighting two transformative initiatives addressing global climate action and social welfare: 🌱 Silver Linings at COP29 While COP29 in Baku faced heavy criticism, it achieved several important outcomes: 🌋 Indonesia pledged to phase out fossil-fuel power generation, signaling a major step toward cleaner energy. 🌍 Mexico reversed its stance as the only G20 nation without a net-zero commitment, aligning with global climate goals. 🌳 30 nations, including the UK and EU, committed to tougher emission reduction measures to combat climate change. 💰 Climate Finance Commitment: Developed nations agreed to provide $300bn annually by 2035 to support developing countries. While this falls short of the $2.4tn needed, it represents progress from the $100bn previously pledged. 🔋 China’s Growing Influence: China, now a contributor to climate finance, continues to solidify its leadership in clean-tech innovation. These achievements highlight the potential of international collaboration in tackling climate challenges. 🔗 Read more on The Guardian - https://zurl.co/gb4i 🏠 UK Trials Direct Cash Support for Homelessness In a bold new initiative, the UK is testing whether financial support can reduce homelessness effectively: 🏘️ How It Works: 360 participants in England and Wales will be divided into two groups. Half will receive traditional support, while the other half will get additional financial assistance managed by the charity Greater Change to ensure benefits remain uninterrupted. 🌎 Inspired by Success Abroad: Similar programs in Mexico and Canada showed that direct cash transfers reduced homelessness while saving public funds. 💡 Potential Impact: If successful, this trial could transform government approaches to poverty and homelessness, focusing on trust and cost-efficiency. 🔗 Read more on The Guardian - https://zurl.co/i7Bx

#FASTCOWORKS Climate change requires a multifaceted approach involving governments, industries, enterprises, and the youth – the powerful force for change. Forward-thinking enterprises have recognized the importance of investing in youth with a three-pronged strategy emphasizing innovation, advocacy, and policy change. During the annual climate conference, PepsiCo, along with SABIC and AstroLabs, launched the Mega Green Accelerator to nurture young innovators in the region, addressing the most pressing sustainability challenges, focusing on the circular economy, clean energy transitions, water and agriculture. “At PepsiCo, we’re doubling down on efforts to advance food security through collaboration, directing investments to interventions that have shown can build long-term solutions. Driving resilience across the value chain by working with new partners to transform agricultural systems is not just good for the planet – it’s also good for business and the economy at large,” says Eugene Willemsen, Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo Middle East, Africa and South Asia. "With the Mega Green Accelerator, we are doubling down on creating an environment where these businesses can scale into the local markets. Our aim is to ensure the GCC not only responds to the current demand for green solutions but also pioneers the advancement of sustainable business practices on a global scale,’’ said Roland Daher, CEO, AstroLabs. “Cross-sector partnerships are crucial in effectively tackling complex, critical issues such as climate change. In supporting this initiative, we are not just bettering local economies, but people and the planet at the same time,” said Dr. Bob Maughon, SABIC’s Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer.

90% of SMEs are keen to tackle climate change but many are unsure where to start. If you’re a Surrey business that is passionate about sustainability and social responsibility, you can get advice and support on how to play your part from the experts at Business Surrey. ♻️ There are a host of net zero initiatives available to help you become greener including funding and grant programmes for businesses of all sizes. Find out more by contacting us using the link below. 👇 #BusinessSurrey #SurreyBusiness #SMESSurrey #sustainablebusiness #sustainability

🌍 The business case for the planet. 🌪 Recent storm damage in North Carolina and Florida will cost around $100-200bn. Climate change will make such costs more frequent and ever larger. 💵 These bills can be paid whenever they arise, including by providers of finance and insurance, or they can be mitigated by investment in decarbonising the economy. Either way, sustainability is an economic issue, creating risks for business resilience and opportunities from innovation. ✒ In this opinion piece, published in the Financial Times today, I argue that the business case for decarbonising arises because a sustainable economy is more valuable than one heading for collapse. 💥 Global economic activity has reached a scale where a stable climate and an abundance of natural resources can no longer be taken for granted. Climate change is only one of nine “planetary boundaries” that economic activity cannot sustainably exceed. Others include biodiversity loss, water use, change in land use and pollution. 🥇 Successful, valuable companies of the future will be those that respond to these challenges of sustainability. https://on.ft.com/4gWS3Hs Soumitra Dutta Juliane Reinecke Mary Johnstone-Louis Paul Polman Robert Eccles Peter Tufano Arunma (AEEM) Oteh Anette Mikes Amir Amel-Zadeh Rupert Younger Rasha Saїd Professor Mette Morsing Cameron Hepburn Dieter Helm Ben Caldecott Matt Scott Kaya Axelsson Ngaire Woods Arlo Brady Simon Learmount Gillian Tett Pim Valdre Harriet Waters Julie Baddeley Helen Slinger Nigel Topping, CMG Marcelo Behar Charmian (Char) Love Katell. Le Goulven, PhD André Hoffmann Knut Haanaes Prof. Dr. Rodney Irwin Paul Dickinson David Shukman Caty Batten Kat Bruce Peter Easton Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Achieving net zero would take quite some time & effort. We need to think about how countries economy will change and it needs long term planning. #climatechange #climatetech #sustainability #innovation

We cannot solve the climate crisis without nature. At the same time, protecting and restoring nature will unlock millions of jobs and trillions of dollars in business opportunities. But current level of investments in nature are insufficient. At #Ecosperity Week 2024, global leaders and industry experts highlighted how new types of financing can make investing in nature more attractive. Frederick Teo, CEO, GenZero cited an example of deriving alternative revenue streams from nature projects that reduce or remove carbon emissions, and also said debt financing with concessional capital and philanthropic funds could help lower costs and reduce risks for natured-based investments. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g-9SHMGC

Sustainability. The most overused, misunderstood and abused word in the world today! Politicians mislead us with it; companies speak tons about it but few get it; the UN and their 17 much heralded SDS’ s (sustainable development goals) is light years from it; the Net Zero agenda ignores it, and the Green movement as a whole can be conveniently selective about it. Our economy, society and the environment - or People, Planet and Profit. Everything is linked; everything is connected; you cannot solve problems in any one without looking at the entire pillar and the entire system; everything is a choice with consequences; and, critically, ‘there are no solutions, only trade-offs’.  Few acknowledge that, even less admit it... But we're slowly getting there - more to follow! #sustainabilty #environment #economy #cociety #netzero

Just Transition A Just Transition refers to the process of transitioning from a high-carbon, fossil-fuel-dependent economy to a sustainable, low-carbon economy in a way that is fair, inclusive, and equitable to all. It acknowledges that climate change is not only an environmental issue but also a social and economic one. Importance of Just Transition: 1.      Mitigating Social and Economic Inequalities- ·        Climate policies like phasing out fossil fuels or introducing green technologies can disproportionately affect certain industries, workers, and communities, particularly those dependent on high-carbon sectors. ·        A Just Transition ensures that vulnerable communities—such as coal workers, marginalized communities, and developing nations—are not left behind in the global shift toward sustainability. 2.      Building Social Acceptance for Climate Policies- ·        Climate change policies, if perceived as unfair or neglectful of local needs, can face strong opposition from workers, unions, and communities. 3.      Environmental Justice- ·        Communities that have borne the brunt of environmental degradation—such as polluted air, water, and land—are often low-income or marginalized. ·        Just Transition policies can ensure that these communities benefit from the transition to clean energy. 4.      Global Responsibility and Solidarity- ·        Developing nations, which are disproportionately vulnerable to climate change, need financial and technological support for a Just Transition. ·        Wealthier nations, which have historically contributed more to greenhouse gas emissions, have a moral and financial obligation to assist poorer countries in achieving a fair transition. 5.       Fostering Innovation and Sustainability- ·        A focus on Just Transition encourages investment in green technologies, circular economies, and renewable energy. 6.       Upholding Human Rights- ·        The transition to a green economy must respect and uphold the rights of all individuals, including their right to work, health, and a clean environment. ·        A Just Transition aligns with international commitments to human rights, such as the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The just transition work programme must recognize that to fight climate change is to fight inequality in the world. #climatechange #justtransition #sustainability #carbonneutrality #netzero #climatefinance #greentech #cleantech #UNSDGs #circulareconomy