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%.
Environmental Defense Fund's Approach to Addressing Climate Change
The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) partners with companies like Amazon, Walmart, and GE to reduce their impact on the environment. EDF emphasizes the value of making businesses more sustainable by creating new sustainable products and technologies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and improving employee morale. EDF's strategy has evolved from suing companies to actively partnering with them, realizing the effectiveness of direct engagement and collaboration in achieving environmental goals.
Progress in Corporate Environmental Responsibility
Many companies are increasingly motivated to take significant steps in addressing climate change, driven by factors like financial benefits, better reputation, improved employee morale, and capturing market share. While corporate partnerships and direct engagement play a role in driving change, regulations and lawsuits are also necessary tools to address climate change effectively. The funding for organizations like EDF primarily comes from individuals who value the focus on achieving results and appreciate the independence from corporate funding, while still advocating for corporate responsibility.
Fred Krupp, President of the Environmental Defense Fund, discusses working with leading companies to create a more sustainable world. Julie Fleshman, President and CEO of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, talks about pancreatic cancer awareness month and "Change The Course” campaign. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.