How Some of the World’s Biggest Businesses are Fighting Climate Change

Large companies of today are expected to create a positive impact on all the assets of the world – human, natural and societal, taking every measure possible to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Here’s how some of the world’s largest companies are doing their bit.

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Nike

Goals:

Minimise environmental footprint
Transform manufacturing
Unleash human potential

100% – Nike aims to reach 100% renewable energy by the end of FY25

Nike’s progess timeline

1990s: Known as a heavy polluter.
2000s: Cleaned up its operations.
2008: Contract footwear manufacturers have cut energy use per unit by around 50%.
Today: Boasts some of the highest returns on sustainable investments among North American apparel and footwear companies.

Erricson

The Connected Mangroves project

WHERE?: Malaysia

WHAT?: Placing sensors in the plant site of the newly- planted mangrove sapling to monitor and manage this vital resource. 50% – Better maturity rates for the mangrove saplings

WHY?

Mangroves are important in rebuilding the ecosystem
Serve as breeding grounds for crustaceans and fish which attract migratory birds
50% – Malaysian mangroves have been destroyed
35,594 acres of mangrove habitats can prevent the release of about 13 million metric tons of carbon (that’s the carbon emissions of 344,000 cars!)

IKEA

By 2020: 400% increase in sales of products geared toward more sustainable production and consumption
€400 million to support communities most affected by climate change
30% more energy efficient by 2020
€600 million
Invested in renewable energy – Wind farms, solar panels, biomass generators

Unilever

100% – Renewable energy across all of its operations by 2030

L’Oréal

0 Deforestation by 2020
100% of its palm oil derivatives sourced sustainably
500 small farmers supported in Malaysia

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