Climate change: It’s never been more important briefing note
The economy and climate change are the UK’s two greatest challenges for 2009. The UK economy is now officially in recession, and it is predicted it will stay so until at least early 2010. This will have wide-ranging effects on business including a reduction in output, job losses, and in severe circumstances, the closure of businesses.
- Date published
- May 2009
- Price
- £Free to download
- Climate change and the recession briefing note [95kb PDF]
Many businesses may be tempted to think that taking action on climate change is an add-on to be dispensed with in tougher economic conditions.
However, tackling climate change offers a number of business opportunities in the short term which will position businesses to survive the current economic climate.
Those businesses that realise these opportunities now and embed low-carbon activities throughout their business will be best placed to flourish in the longer term as the UK moves towards a low-carbon economy.
What's in the briefing note ...
This briefing note contains an outline of the short and longer term opportunities of climate change, as well as case studies of best practice.
Short term opportunities of climate change:
1. Cost savings
2. Retaining and winning new business
3. Improved reputation and trust
4. Increased morale
Longer term opportunities of climate change:
1. Improved financial performance
2. New income streams
3. Improved recruitment and retention of talent
4. Acquiring skills for the future
5. Keeping ahead of international competition
6. Responding to upcoming legislation
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