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Bloomberg Businessweek

Collaborating with Big Businesses to Improve Sustainability

Nov 9, 2023
16:40
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Fred Krupp, President of the Environmental Defense Fund, discusses collaborating with big businesses like Amazon and FedEx to improve sustainability. Julie Fleshman, President and CEO of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, talks about pancreatic cancer awareness month and advancements in blood tests for cancer detection.
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  • Collaboration between environmental organizations and leading companies can significantly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability.
  • Motivations for companies to address climate change include financial benefits, improved reputation, employee morale, and capturing market share.

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Optimizing Water Use Can Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Global water use contributes to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to CDP. EcoLab helps companies in over 170 countries optimize water use, potentially reducing water consumption by up to 44% and energy use by up to 22%, leading to a decrease in corporate greenhouse gas emissions by up to 12%.

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