Blog articles

As the economic and societal impacts of climate change continue to mount, and critical climate tipping points edge closer, the urgency of decisive action has never been greater. Business leaders are beginning to respond. In just the past few weeks, several economic and scientific reports have emerged, underscoring the magnitude of future climate risk, the potential economic consequences and the importance of early action.

The COP process can feel detached from the day-to-day realities of business, but the decisions made at the summit will have material impacts on the future of our economies and private sector climate action. Susan Hooper, board member at Chapter Zero and Non-executive Director at Moonpig plc and Uber UK, sets out the key issues for board leaders following the talks.

Wildfires, floods, pandemics, food insecurity, extreme heat, poor air quality, pests, sanitation failures – these climate-related occurrences have significant consequences on health. And these consequences have an impact on business, as well as the value chain and ecosystem in which each business operates.