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environmental impact , she shares Logicalis ’ partnership with RouteZero to promote low-carbon commuting . With 25 % of operations already on renewable energy , the group aims for 100 % reliance on renewables by 2030 .
With the above executives , despite their varying backgrounds and core industries , all set on decarbonising for the benefit of their business and planet . There is another front they are united on , and that is the importance of striking a balance between short-term economic considerations and long-term sustainability goals .
“ There is no instruction manual for achieving net zero ,” Brown professes . “ It ’ s a complex , multi-decadal transition and needs to occur at an extraordinary pace and scale . We ’ re only six years away from 2030 , at which point the world will have needed to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half to avoid global average temperatures rising by more than 1.5 ° C . There is a burning platform for change .” She firmly believes that although policy ambition is important , it should not compromise the disciplined allocation of private sector capital or cause a disorderly and ultimately failed climate response .
“ A radical , but responsible , new approach to delivery is needed ,” she calls . “ The capital discipline process is essential , but it must be accelerated to achieve mid-century net zero .”
A cause that requires collaboration , Narayan echoes 2030 ’ s looming nature . “ When prioritising net zero considerations and business goals , the attitude to have is one of foresight ,”
“Significant change cannot occur instantaneously ”
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he professes , “ including sustainability considerations as much as possible into every business decision .”
Narayan emphasises how sustainability framework considers five years to be short-term , distinct from the conventional business perspective . Addressing how net zero targets require both short- and long-term strategies , he stresses determination to ensure sustainability in all business decisions alongside core objectives is vital .
And for Jaganath , Logicalis ’ emphasis lies heavily on achieving long-term goals , prioritising them over short-term economic gains .
“ We recognise that significant change cannot occur instantaneously , but we believe that the sooner businesses establish initiatives aimed at yielding long-lasting results , the more beneficial it will be ,” she shares .
Key strategies for a net zero transition As highlighted by Chief Innovation Officer at Schneider Electric Nadège Petit , addressing the climate crisis requires an imaginative mix of existing and leading-
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