Climate-Ready Business : Responsible Growth and Profitability.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fomenko, Valentina.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (192 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Business Expert Press, 2025.

Summary:

The pressure on the private sector to act on climate change is immense - and many organizations are rising to the challenge. Yet, many companies are struggling to get their climate programs off the ground. To be successful, companies need to integrate climate considerations into the very DNA of their organizations. This book provides the definitive blueprint for this urgent transformation. It is an actionable, step-by-step guide for business practitioners on how to develop and implement a comprehensive climate-readiness strategy. Readers will discover how to assess and manage the risks of climate change for their companies, spot and capitalize on new business opportunities linked to tackling - or adapting to - climate change, collaborate effectively with stakeholders, navigate upcoming regulations, build company-wide support for climate initiatives, and use these experiences to prepare for future challenges faster than competitors. This book will be of value to executives, board members, and employees at companies of all sizes, corporate sustainability officers, and all business professionals, policymakers, political activists, entrepreneurs, and intellectuals who believe in the power of business to help society respond to climate change.

Contents:

Front cover

Half title

Title

Copyright

Description

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

CHAPTER 1 The Rising Tide

Your Bottom Line

Navigating the Wild West of Climate Strategy

Climate Ratings

CDP and TCFD

Come Together

Climate Action That Counts

CHAPTER 2 Reduce Your Footprint

Measure Your Footprint

Put a Price on Carbon

Decarbonization Levers

Energy Efficiency Improvements

Process Optimization

Renewable Energy

Fuel Switching

Waste Reduction and Circular Economy Practices

Transportation Decarbonization

Carbon Capture and Utilization

Carbon Offsetting

Bringing It Together

Set Clear and Realistic Carbon Goals

CHAPTER 3 Think Life Cycle

The Value of Life Cycle Assessment

Conducting a Life Cycle Assessment

Don't Go It Alone

Engaging With Suppliers

Engaging With Customers

CHAPTER 4 Understand and Manage Climate Risks

From Uncertainty and Inaction to Managing Risk

What Are Climate Risks?

Physical Risks

Transition Risks

Liability Risks

Reputational Risks

Assess Climate Risk

Putting a Price Tag on the Unthinkable

Project Scenarios of the Future

Manage Risks

CHAPTER 5 Discover Climate Opportunities

Where to Look for Opportunities

Resource Efficiency

Use of Lower-Emission Energy Sources

Decarbonization Technologies

Products and Services

Changing Markets

Resilience

What Else?

The Cost of Missed Opportunity

CHAPTER 6 Keep Yourself Accountable

Internalizing Externalities

Plan Your Work

Climate Strategy and Decarbonization Plan

Policies, Processes, and Procedures

Organization and Staffing

Data and Analytics

Work Your Plan

Focus on Results

Use Offsets Wisely

Maintain Narrative Alignment

CHAPTER 7 Partner With Stakeholders

Know Your Stakeholders.

Internal Stakeholders

Shareholders

Management

Employees

External Stakeholders

Customers

Suppliers

Investors and Lenders

Environmental Nonprofits

Regulators

Competitors and Industry Organizations

Communities

CHAPTER 8 Survive This Sea Change and the Next

Take It Personally

Choose Your Role

Focus on What Matters Most

Evolve Your Strategy

Get Smarter

Choose Hope

Notes

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

References

About the Author

Index

Back cover.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-63742-791-3

OCLC:

1523371640