Addressing Climate Change in CSR

Importance of Rainwater Harvesting in India India faces increasing water scarcity issues due to factors like population growth, climate change, and over-extraction of groundwater. Here’s why rainwater harvesting is crucial: Water Scarcity: Over 85% of India’s cultivated area depends on rain or groundwater. As rainfall becomes more variable, rainwater harvesting ensures a sustainable water supply for agriculture, drinking, and household needs. Dependency on Monsoon: India’s water availability relies heavily on the monsoon. Capturing rainwater helps mitigate the impact of erratic rainfall patterns. Recharging Groundwater: Rainwater harvesting replenishes groundwater, which is essential for irrigation and domestic use. Sustainable Water Management: By conserving rainwater, we reduce pressure on existing water sources and promote sustainable practices. Mitigating Floods and Soil Erosion: Proper rainwater harvesting prevents floods and erosion by managing excess rainwater effectively. Buffer Against Droughts: Stored rainwater acts as a buffer during dry spells, ensuring continuity in water supply. Cost-Effectiveness: Rainwater harvesting is cost-effective compared to large-scale water infrastructure projects. Environment-Friendly: It minimizes the need for energy-intensive water pumping and reduces reliance on external water sources. Mission Green Mumbai’s Role : led by environmental crusader Subhajit Mukherjee, plays a pivotal role in promoting rainwater harvesting and overall environmental conservation: Tree Plantation: Subhajit Mukherjee has planted over 82,000 trees, amplifying Mumbai’s green cover. His initiative encourages citizens to grow their oxygen by planting trees. Rainwater Harvesting: Mission Green Mumbai pioneers rainwater harvesting projects in housing societies and educational institutions. Subhajit’s innovations in this field contribute to water sustainability. Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Subhajit collaborates with the Jal Shakti Abhiyan (Catch the Rain campaign) by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. This nationwide initiative promotes rainwater harvesting and water conservation Women Empowerment: The 2024 theme of Mission Green Mumbai, “Nari Shakti se Jal Shakti,” highlights women’s crucial role in water conservation. Other Initiatives: Subhajit’s involvement extends to beach clean-ups, farmer livelihood projects, and fruit seed collection drives. Remember, every drop counts! By adopting rainwater harvesting practices and supporting initiatives like Mission Green Mumbai, we can secure a water-resilient future for India. 🌿💧#india #motivation #culture #productivity #management #future #climatechange

A major report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), out today, shows that the transition to net zero emissions would mean lower energy costs globally than if we continue on our current path. Scaling up clean technologies is good for affordability, as well as for cutting emissions. Read more → https://iea.li/3X2JX90   Today’s energy system is failing to deliver affordable energy for all: many millions of people lack access to clean cooking & electricity. In advanced economies, the poorest households spend up to 25% of their income on home energy bills & transport fuel. Explore the full report → https://iea.li/3wUZMUp   Today’s energy system is also not a stable one. The energy crisis caused by Russia slashing natural gas deliveries to Europe led to consumers around the world paying 20% more on average for energy than in past years. The hardest hit were low-income households already struggling to pay bills.   It's tempting – but wrong – to conclude that clean energy transitions will make energy less affordable. IEA analysis shows clean technologies are already the most affordable options for millions of people, especially over the long term. But high upfront costs remain a key hurdle.   In recent years, more governments have enacted policies to help consumers manage these upfront costs, through instruments like grants or tax breaks. Financial support is growing, but in 2023, it reached not much more than one tenth of the value of subsidies for using fossil fuels.   More needs to be done to unlock the huge levels of investment to build a cleaner, more affordable & secure energy system. This is especially the case in emerging economies where investment is lagging behind: today, 85% of clean energy investment is in advanced economies & China.   As energy transitions advance, "cents per kilowatt hour" may well replace "dollars per barrel" as the benchmark for energy affordability. On a path to 1.5°C, the share of oil in total household energy spending falls from 50% today to 20% in 2035. Electricity’s share jumps to 55%.   We don't need to invent new technologies to move to a cleaner & more affordable energy system. IEA's new report, drawing on proven policies from countries worldwide, shows how governments can help make clean technologies more accessible to all. Read it in full, freely available, on our site → https://iea.li/3wUZMUp   And to learn more, join IEA Chief Energy Economist Tim Gould & me for the LIVE launch event from 10:30 CEST → https://iea.li/3KmAlOF

New Publication!! 🌍 Overcoming barriers to the adoption of water-saving technologies in Jordan: policy pathways for transforming knowledge, attitudes, and practices💧 Authors: MAHA Al-ZU'BI, Ph.D. Nafn Amdar Youssef Brouziyne Jordan is facing a severe water scarcity crisis, worsened by rapid population growth, climate change, and the overuse of limited groundwater. With per capita water availability at just 61 m³/year—far below the global threshold of 500 m³/year—it’s one of the most water-scarce countries in the world. 🌿 The agricultural sector, which consumes nearly 48% of the country’s freshwater, is hit especially hard. The reliance on inefficient irrigation methods has led to low water productivity, particularly in the highlands, where productivity is only JOD 0.36 per m³, far below the potential achievable with Water Saving Technologies (WSTs). 💡 However, several barriers hinder the adoption of these critical technologies: - Financial Constraints 💸 - Limited Extension Services 📚 - Technical Gaps 🔧 - Unequal Access, especially for smallholders and marginalized communities 🚜 Many farmers struggle to integrate WSTs into their practices without proper guidance and support. Aligning farmers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) with water conservation goals is key to ensuring the successful adoption of these technologies. 🌱 To address these challenges, a multi-faceted approach is required: 💧Research & Tailored Support: Researchers can pinpoint adoption barriers, while practitioners offer targeted guidance to overcome them. 💧Policymaker Action: Policies should encourage WST adoption through financial incentives, education, and research. 💧Education & Awareness Campaigns: Farmers need to understand the long-term benefits of WSTs for sustainable farming. 💧Financial Support: Subsidies or low-interest loans can help make these technologies more accessible, especially for smallholders. 💧A Farmer-Centric Approach: A Market Systems Development (MSD) strategy can improve the market system surrounding WSTs, while peer learning and strong extension services offer ongoing support. By tackling these issues, we can ensure long-term water security and agricultural productivity for Jordan. Together, we can drive the adoption of water-saving technologies and pave the way for a more sustainable future. 🌱 #WaterSecurity #Agriculture #Sustainability #Jordan #WaterSavingTechnologies #ClimateChange #Innovation #WaterConservation #AgricultureSustainability #FutureOfFarming #MarketSystemsDevelopment International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Read full Policy Brief: https://lnkd.in/epr2fWpT

🔥 Climate risks are no longer abstract—they’re disrupting businesses, communities, and economies right now. The World Economic Forum’s 2024 report, "The Cost of Inaction: A CEO Guide to Navigating Climate Risk", delivers a sobering message: ignoring climate risks isn’t just irresponsible—it’s economically devastating. 🌡️ Key insights from the report: 💥 Climate-related disasters have caused $3.6 trillion in damages since 2000, exposing critical vulnerabilities in supply chains and infrastructure. 📉 Physical risks could put 5-25% of EBITDA at risk for some sectors by 2050 under a 3°C warming trajectory. 💸 Transition risks, like carbon pricing and changing regulations, could impact 50% of EBITDA in energy-intensive industries by 2030. 🌱 Every $1 invested in climate adaptation yields $2-$19 in avoided costs, while green markets are projected to grow from $5 trillion in 2024 to $14 trillion by 2030. 💡 My reflections: 🔄 Resilience isn’t enough anymore. Too often, we focus on simply "weathering the storm" of climate risk. But true leadership is about rebuilding something better—rethinking markets, redesigning business models, and creating solutions that lead entire industries forward. 🌍 Supply chain fragility is the Achilles’ heel of the global economy. A single extreme weather event can cascade across operations, grinding everything to a halt. Climate-resilient supply chains can’t just be about survival—they must be radically adaptive, decentralized, and built to thrive under disruption. 📊 Climate risk is fundamentally redefining the concept of value. Businesses stuck chasing quarterly earnings are missing the bigger picture. In a world of rising costs and irreversible climate impacts, long-term value will belong to those who embed sustainability, resilience, and equity into their strategies. The time for cautious, incremental steps has passed. How are we using this moment to transform the way we work, innovate, and lead? #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Resilience #Leadership #Innovation

Climate Change Risk Assessments 🌎 Climate-related financial disclosure requirements are expanding across jurisdictions, increasing expectations for companies to assess and report on climate-related risks and opportunities. A structured climate change risk assessment (CCRA) is central to meeting these evolving regulatory demands. CCRAs evaluate both physical risks—such as extreme weather events, water stress, and sea level rise—and transition risks, including policy changes, carbon pricing, and shifts in market or technology landscapes. They also help identify potential opportunities linked to decarbonization, energy efficiency, and new revenue models. Scenario analysis is a core component. It enables companies to test strategic resilience under divergent climate pathways, including high-emissions futures and low-emissions transitions aligned with the Paris Agreement. Most regulatory frameworks now require both perspectives. Benefits of a robust CCRA include improved risk management, reduced exposure to disruptions, and strengthened alignment with investor expectations. Insights from these assessments can be embedded into enterprise risk systems, capital planning, and strategic roadmaps. Key challenges include short-term thinking in risk registers, limited access to forward-looking climate data, and misalignment between climate risk analysis and existing sustainability goals. These gaps can reduce the effectiveness of disclosures and slow organizational response. Recommended approaches include leveraging established scenarios (e.g. IPCC, IEA), integrating outputs into ERM systems, using frameworks like ISSB and TCFD for structure, and applying competitive benchmarking to validate assumptions. Cross-functional engagement improves practical relevance. As regulatory standards converge, CCRAs are becoming a baseline expectation. Those who develop structured, forward-looking assessments will be better positioned to adapt business models, manage uncertainty, and align with capital markets under increasing climate scrutiny. Source: Ramboll #sustainability #sustainable #business #esg #climatechange #risk

Today, I – alongside nearly 40 other academics – announced our support for natural climate solutions (NCS) as an essential part of the path to net zero. In a letter to the U.N.’s Article 6.4 Supervisory Body and the Science Based Targets initiative, we highlight why climate policy must emphasize durability and scalability to deliver effective, large-scale action. NCS like reforestation, peatland protection, and cropland soil conservation, offer gigaton-scale mitigation potential today, while also delivering biodiversity, water, and community co-benefits. Excluding NCS risks sidelining some of the most immediately available and impactful climate tools. Learn more about the importance of durability and how NCS effectively scale climate action here: https://lnkd.in/gAV4MiZ4 To add your name as a scientist, fill out this form: https://lnkd.in/gRReNvsv Onward with science and nature. #ClimateAction #NetZero #NaturalClimateSolutions #Sustainability #ScienceBasedTargets naturebase.org

Development and climate action are two sides of the same coin: bold climate action is also smart development policy.    Decisive climate action accelerates progress across all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): including cleaner air, better health, more jobs, affordable and secure energy, greater resilience, and more equality and opportunity.    The new national climate plans (NDCs) are not just climate strategies—they are blueprints for thriving economies, healthier societies, and more resilient communities.    Well-designed policies can deliver multiple benefits at once. Take clean cooking: it cuts emissions, protects forests, improves health, and empowers women.    Climate disasters are intensifying everywhere, but the most vulnerable bear the highest costs. Bolder climate action, supported by larger and more effective financial flows, is essential to build resilience and rapidly cut planet-heating emissions through a just transition.    The 2025 Global Report on Climate and SDG Synergies, launched today in New York, makes one message clear: we must step up action - on both development and climate. The rewards are colossal, for people and for the planet. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/edqwBWBN

Navigating Voluntary Net-Zero Emissions Targets In a world where climate action is paramount, understanding voluntary net-zero emissions targets is essential for businesses to drive sustainability. As organizations strive to reduce their carbon footprint, they encounter a myriad of targets set by various initiatives like the Science Based Targets initiative, RE100, and more. Navigating this landscape requires a strategic mindset. 1) businesses must assess their current emissions and set ambitious, yet achievable, goals. Transparency is key in gaining stakeholder trust. 2) collaboration is crucial. Partnering with suppliers, customers, and industry peers can create a ripple effect of positive change. 3) innovation plays a pivotal role. Embrace new technologies and practices that streamline operations while minimizing environmental impact. 4) continuous measurement and adjustment are non-negotiable. Regularly assess progress, learn from setbacks, and adapt strategies accordingly. These voluntary targets are not just about compliance; they showcase the commitment to a sustainable future. #NetZero #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Business #emissions #climatechange #strategy #management

What if green finance could scale decarbonization for SMEs? 🚀🌱 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) contribute about 40% of business sector emissions. However, many face significant barriers in accessing the necessary tools or funds to transition to Net Zero. Today, we are proud to have partnered with HSBC in the UK to help accelerate their transition ! Taking a step back, here is an overview of various ways in which finance can help scale the energy transition 🌱🚀: 💰 Green Loans and Equity Financial institutions are now offering tailored green loans & equity investments to invest in projects like renewable energy installations and energy efficiency upgrades at favorable terms. In 2022, green loans in Europe alone totaled over $150 billion, showing a substantial increase in availability. Green equity is rapidly growing, with venture capital for green projects reaching $10 billion in 2023. 🤝 Public-Private Partnerships Public financial institutions can offer credit guarantees and direct financing, which reduce the risk for private investors. For example, the European Investment Bank (EIB) provided over €5 billion in guarantees for green projects in 2022, mobilizing an additional €20 billion in private investment. 🌍 ESG Integration In 2023, about 60% of global asset managers incorporated ESG criteria into their investment processes. This includes exclusionary screening, where investments in industries harmful to the environment are avoided. 🔧 Innovative Financial Instruments Transition Bonds help high-emission industries ("brown" sectors) transition to greener operations, unlike green bonds, which fund entirely green projects. They support incremental improvements towards sustainability in sectors such as mining, heavy industry, and utilities. In 2022, their issuance reached $20 billion. It works for SMEs too Blended Finance: This involves using public funds to attract private investment in sustainable projects. By pooling resources, private investors reduce risks, unlocking significant capital for green initiatives. In 2022, blended finance transactions mobilized over $30 billion for sustainable development projects globally. 📚 Non-Financial Support SMEs often lack the expertise and resources to navigate sustainable finance. Public and private institutions can provide essential non-financial support, including training, information on sustainable technologies, and tools for measuring and reporting environmental performance. For instance, the SME Climate Hub offers resources and training programs that have reached over 10,000 SMEs worldwide. This is also where Greenly | Certified B Corp comes in, now offering HSBC's customers in the UK a rapid way to track their emissions. Thank you for your trust Emily Bailey Pedro Anaya Natalie Blyth ! Of course, green finance still needs to grow 100X fold, so join the movement now... https://lnkd.in/eW53NhYs