There’s one simple fact that we have to accept: Climate Change is real and it is here now.
This has been reflected in the rising of temperatures across the globe - last year was the hottest year on planet Earth since records began. Sea levels are also rising, with island nations such as Kiribati in the Pacific and even cities like Miami under threat!
It’s time to direct our energies to what we can do to get out of the situation we have got ourselves into. For centuries, humans have managed to solve many of the problems that had been tormenting them. This is reflected in The Power of Man! - a Green Hatters video that tells the compelling story of mankind and its impact on our planet.
At last, we are slowly waking up. There are lots of organizations which are focused on trying to reduce their impact on the environment. Governments, NGO’s, different industries and even oil and gas companies are acting. Efficient energy use and green focused strategies are in…LEED certification too. Electric cars are making inroads and there are more and more charging stations on the streets. Applying carbon pricing on internal projects is a good start to show we are taking social impact into consideration - even if it sometimes seems too insignificant. The truth is that it is being recognized.
But that is not enough!
It is not enough for large employers and government just to talk and act on carbon emission at the work place. They should assume they are in a pivotal position to take this beyond their work borders and follow the example of a lot of companies that are engaging employees in managing their carbon emission, by incentivizing them to make smart daily choices - reduce energy use at home, alternative commute options - sharing rides, bike, use public transportation available et.al.
Products are now out on the market that enable both companies and individuals to calculate their carbon emissions and encourage changes in behavior. It is time for the rallying call for action, as global citizens, with an individual focus.
