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Climate adaptation vs decarbonization
Companies, of course, play a part in education and implementation of climate-friendly practices. Let’s start by differentiating between decarbonization and climate adaptation. Ideally, your company should already be working towards decarbonisation. This can be done by:
- Using electric vehicles in your fleet
- Facilitating remote or hybrid working to reduce commuters’ carbon footprint
- Reducing work-based travel (especially air travel) by opting for remote meetings
- Using renewable energy instead of fossil fuels
- Reducing your water footprint (we have a host of ideas on how to do this in our Water Hub)
- Using only recycled paper, and only print when absolutely necessary
- Investigating packaging to find compostable/recyclable options
- Investing in climate-offset activities, by (for instance) investing in forestry charities and programs
Climate adaptation, on the other hand, is when companies adapt to account for climate change, as issues such as unpredictable weather, storms, power cuts and floods threaten various strands of business.
How to build in climate resilience plans?
Organizations, big and small, should be making provisions for contingencies. For a start, a business should be weather emergency-ready and have plans in place for when storms break (to use one case).
Here are some examples :
Climate-ready data centres
Renewable energy investment
Diverse transport options
Remote work readiness
Allianz Commitment to UN SDG
At Allianz, sustainability is at the core of our enterprise and rooted in our purpose. By embedding sustainable practices into every decision and investing in a net-zero economy, we’re not just addressing the impacts of climate change – we're empowering our clients and communities to thrive.
With an added focus on SDG 8 - decent work and economic growth - we integrate social considerations into our organization, our business areas, and our corporate citizenship activities. We do this through our own initiatives and - in line with our commitment to SDG 17, partnerships for the goals - through active participation in various partnerships from global U.N.-backed initiatives to collaborations with regional NGOs and local charities.
International Day of Clean Energy (January 26th)
Allianz – invested in the future
At Allianz, we’re invested in maintaining a safe, healthy environment for our company and clients, wherever they are. For information on how to create a culture of environmental engagement, we have a blog about environmental wellness in the workplace.
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