Businesses role in contributing to our climate breakdown
Since LinkedIn is “the world's largest professional network”, let’s remember that businesses have played a huge role in contributing to our climate breakdown.
But, it makes perfect sense for businesses, big and small, to invest in climate action.
Below are just a few super simple talking points I use when talking to founders and business leaders when discussing why it makes sense for them to invest in climate.
1. “You need to protect your business against extreme weather. It will wreak havoc on your supply chains and facilities. Get ahead of this now to save you in the long run.”
2. “It’s a smart investment rather than just an expense. Sustainable initiatives reduce operational costs through immediate resource savings while future-proofing operations against rising costs, regulatory changes, and market demands.”
3. “Want to stay competitive? Companies becoming sustainable will become the norm, whether you jump onboard or not. Get on the train, or be left at the station.”
4. “Regulations from the local, state, and national level are getting stricter. Better to adapt now than scramble later.”
5. “The general public cares about our climate breakdown. Google ‘Yale Program on Climate Change Communication’ and you’ll see. Taking action on climate will keep and attract customers and talent.”
6. “Investors are watching. There’s proof they are backing more and more companies with solid climate plans.”
7. “Think long-term. A stable climate means a stable business environment. There is no economy with ecology. In other words, ‘You can’t do business on a dead planet.’”
8. “What’s the legacy you want to leave behind? More and more business leaders are stepping up because they know it matters.”
I’d love to know how you talk about climate action with business leaders? What points do you bring up? What resonates with them?
