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Davos 2020: Progress in a Time of Turmoil?

Aron Cramer, President and CEO, BSR

Entering Davos Week 2020, there is clearly a new climate for business.

COP25: National Governments Fail to Seize the Day, but Business Climate Action Continues

Aron Cramer, President and CEO, BSR; Samantha Harris, Manager, BSR

As we enter the decisive decade of the 2020s—when significant steps towards decarbonization have to happen if we are to stave off the worst impacts of climate change—the 2019 UN climate conference in Madrid, COP25, was a poor jumping-off point.

Our Top Sustainability Insights of 2019

Maria Bennici, Communications Coordinator, BSR; Aimee Louise Bataclan, Manager, Communications and Marketing, BSR

As 2019 comes to an end, we are taking a moment to look back at the news and initiatives that shaped the year. Our six most popular blog posts and reports exemplify the diversity of topics BSR works on, from gender equality to stakeholder engagement.

The New Climate for Ever-Evolving Technology: Q&A with Patrick Browne, Director, Sustainability, UPS

John Hodges, Managing Director, BSR

BSR interviews UPS Director of Sustainability Patrick Browne on the types of new technologies UPS has deployed, the impact they have had so far, and plans to further integrate tech into their sustainability strategy for 2020 and beyond.

Action for Sustainable Derivatives: A BSR/Transitions Collaboration

Tara Norton, Managing Director, BSR; Nicolas Ronderos, Manager, Collaborations, BSR

To accelerate compliance of supply chains with deforestation-free and responsible sourcing principles, BSR and Transitions are excited to launch a new collaborative initiative for corporate buyers of palm-based derivatives alongside 11 member companies: Action for Sustainable Derivatives (ASD).

Sustainability at AT&T: Q&A with John Schulz, Director, External Affairs, Sustainability

Beth Richmond, Manager, BSR

In today’s new climate for business, stakeholders are looking to understand the sustainability impacts of the entire company—including the products and services that generate its revenue. BSR member AT&T is an example of a company driving greater impact by making sustainability part of its revenue model.

The Case for Prioritizing Net Zero Carbon Emissions, Especially in Value Chains

Eric Olson, Senior Vice President, BSR

Kaiser Permanente and BSR recently partnered with Newsweek for a survey of 300-plus multinational companies on progress toward carbon neutrality and found that 70 percent of corporations are experiencing disruptions in operations due to climate change. Now, these businesses’ efforts to reduce their carbon footprint and integrate sustainable practices into their operations have created new challenges—and opportunities—for global supply chains.

Answering the Call for Business Leadership on Climate Policy

Eric Olson, Senior Vice President, BSR

Our recently released letter calling for business action on climate policy—which we were delighted to publish in partnership with 10 other leading environmental and sustainability organizations—is a sign of the times.

Three Takeaways from UNGA Week 2019

Aron Cramer, President and CEO, BSR

World leaders, CEOs, and NGOs large and small descended on New York last week for the UN General Assembly, UN Climate Action Summit, and Climate Week NYC. Aron Cramer shares his three big takeaways from the week.

2019 Climate Action Summit: Businesses Are Pulling Governments toward a Net Zero Economy

David Wei, Director, Climate, BSR

While the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit included a handful of positive announcements, the ambition of these announcements does not match the urgency that climate change demands.

Climate Week 2019: Going from Climate Risk to Resilience through Collective Action

Samantha Harris, Manager, BSR

While the list of impacts and resulting climate risk to business grows as the amount and intensity of climate-related events rises, the opportunity to address these risks through robust climate resilience solutions also increases.

Climate Week 2019: Time for Bold Commitments—and Action

Aron Cramer, President and CEO, BSR

As we approach Climate Week, which kicks off with the UN Secretary General’s Climate Action Summit, it is clear that more action is needed.

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The annual Climate Leadership Conference is North America’s premier event dedicated to addressing the climate crisis through policy, innovation, and business solutions. The conference brings together forward-thinking leaders from business, government, academia, and the non-profit community to explore energy and climate solutions and opportunities, and to showcase climate leadership.

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