Climate Change
Mitigate your company’s global warming impacts
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Four Cs of Climate Action
Conserve Energy, Convert to lower carbon energy, Choose quality offsets, Call for action
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FedEx
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FedEx operates the largest fleet of commercial hybrid electric trucks in North America and the transportation industry with more than 170 vehicles.
What's at stake
The most respected scientific bodies have spoken: global warming is occurring, and people are causing it by burning fossil fuels (like coal, oil and natural gas) and cutting down forests. The only debate is about how much and how fast warming will continue. We have more than enough facts — about causes and fixes — to implement solutions right now.
- Read more about the science behind global warming
- Read more about opportunities in energy efficiency
Now is the right time to build climate action into your business strategy:
- It's good business. Leading firms have found that reducing global warming pollution nets savings from lower energy costs and drives innovation.
- Your customers’ concern is growing. Consumers are looking to business for improvements and solutions. Distinguish your company with strong climate action.
- Shareholders want progress. Investors are calling for transparency. A meaningful plan shows that your company is actively managing risks.
- National policy is on the horizon. Climate legislation is a high priority for the new administration. Get out in front of it now.
What companies can do
- Establish a greenhouse gas emissions inventory and set an emissions reduction target. (WRI offers a comprehensive guide.)
- Conserve energy. Simple operational changes in many areas — from lighting to office equipment to corporate fleets — can substantially cut electricity and fuel use. Such changes often reduce costs, too. See more tips.
- Convert to lower-carbon energy. Your company's next move should be to switch from conventional electricity, generated by burning fossil fuels, to “lower carbon” power, such as wind, solar, biomass and geothermal energy. More about energy choices.
- Choose quality carbon offsets. Offsets allow you to support reductions in global warming pollution that occur outside your company. See EDF's list of offset projects.
- Call for action. Ask your suppliers what they are doing and educate your customers on adopting climate change best practices.
Resources to help
Tools
- The Four Cs: Your company can reap the benefits of credible greenhouse gas emissions reductions by following the Four Cs.
- CarbonOffsetList.org: A set of high-quality carbon offset projects that we've reviewed carefully.
- GreenFleet: You can improve fuel economy, cut operating costs and lower emissions right away with simple changes.
Publications
- Use the EDF Climate Corps handbook [PDF] to explore energy efficiency strategies and money-saving tactics.
- Evaluate and address carbon risks in the financing of electric power projects by using the Enhanced Environmental Diligence Process [PDF].
Case studies
External links
- WRI - The Greenhouse Gas Protocol: A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard
- Pew - Getting Ahead of the Curve: Corporate Strategies That Address Climate Change
- Visit EPA Climate Leaders to access best practices in climate strategies.
Posted: 29-Oct-2008; Updated: 12-Jan-2009
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