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Background

Background

Interesting Observations

The scale of climate change is global and the impetusfor green, sustainable energythus becomes a global effort.What is the World doing?Multilateral Environmental AgreementsReduce pollutants in the environmentEnforce responsible use of resourcesIncrease global commitment to these causes

Developing sustainable and green energyBio-fuels, substitutes to fossil fuelsHarness energy from the elements

Renewable Energy

Takeaway MessagesHow effectively business leaders can sustain emphasis on this next driver of change and tap creative potential of people to develop technologies, business models and above all passion for inclusivedevelopment of societies will determine, not only the future of their own companies but also our planet.

Takeaway MessagesClimate change is a global threat and it requires global initiatives.

Firms should make CSR a part of their business models and play a role in this effort.

3 Rs - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Personal Rating 6.7/10

Issues for DiscussionFor firms and businesses, is the environment a greater concern than profits?

Do third-world countries really participate in the global initiative of saving the environment?