Businesses and Climate Change: Beyond Just Saving Energy

The Current State

Climate change is a big deal, and businesses have a big part to play. Some companies are doing great things to help the planet. But most are not doing enough to cut down on carbon or make the big changes needed to fight climate change.

Greenwashing and Greenhushing

You might have heard of greenwashing. That's when companies talk a big game about being eco-friendly but don't actually do much. Now, some companies are being too quiet about their efforts. They're greenhushing because they don't want to be called out for not doing enough.

What Can Businesses Really Do?

There's a new way of looking at this. It's not just about using less energy or making green products. Businesses can also be:

• Influencers: Using their power to push for change.
• Good Citizens: Caring about more than just profits.
• Smart Investors: Putting money into things that help the planet.

The Bigger Picture

This new way of thinking can help businesses, leaders, and even policymakers figure out how to do more for the climate.