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Intro
Preface
Acknowledgements
Praise for A Better World, Inc.
Contents
About the Author
1 Introduction: An Inclusive, Sustainable, and Prosperous Future
A Vision of a Better World
Racial Equity and Justice are Fundamental to Build a Better World
Gender Equity Is Fundamental to Build a Better World
Valuable Lessons Have Emerged from Efforts to Address Global Challenges
Some Companies Invest in Women-Led, Locally Driven Supply Chain Solutions
Companies Benefit by Addressing Social, Economic, and Environmental Challenges
This Book Is Organized According to Major Global Challenges
Creating an Inclusive, Sustainable, and Prosperous Future
References
2 Climate and Environment
Climate and Nature Are Inextricably Linked
Climate and Environmental Injustice Plague the World
Climate Change and Ecosystems Loss Are Security Matters
Businesses Can Gain Opportunities
Global Governments Convened for Three Conferences of the Parties in 2022
The Conference of the Parties (COP27) Focused on Climate Change
The Conference of the Parties (COP15) Focused on Biodiversity
The Conference of the Parties (CoP19) Focused on Endangered Species
The World Watches to See the Extent to Which COP Agreements Are Fulfilled
Some National and Local Governments Are Advancing Progress
Markets Create Incentives for Companies to Act on Climate Change
Investors and Companies Grow Value by Driving Decarbonization
The Opportunity for Companies to Decarbonize Cities
Trane Creates Business Value by Advancing Decarbonization
Intel Creates Business Value with Energy Solutions
Scores for Climate Impacts Displayed in Google's Market Summary Snapshot
Carbon Pricing Allows a Company to Translate Goals into Financial Terms
Markets Create Incentives for Companies to Conserve the Natural Environment
Climate and Environment Are Inextricably Linked
Colgate-Palmolive Was an Early Adopter for Water Security and Climate
An Industry-Led Collaboration for Sustainable Production and Sourcing of Commodities
Food Systems Summits Address Hunger, Farmer Livelihoods, and Climate Change
Businesses Can Lead in Addressing Climate and Environment Challenges
References
3 Economic Development
Global Trends Present Threats as Well as Opportunities for Business
Companies Benefit by Investing in Economic Development
Income Inequality Poses a Threat
Gender and Racial Inequities Exacerbate Income Inequality
Poverty Threatens Business and Society
Increasing Global Migration Affects Economies
Companies and Nonprofits Partner to Invest in Human Capital
Mobile Money Drives Systemic Change for an Inclusive Economy
Vodafone and Safaricom Launched M-PESA in 2007
The Mobile Money Industry Is Growing in an Era of Economic Disruption
Preface
Acknowledgements
Praise for A Better World, Inc.
Contents
About the Author
1 Introduction: An Inclusive, Sustainable, and Prosperous Future
A Vision of a Better World
Racial Equity and Justice are Fundamental to Build a Better World
Gender Equity Is Fundamental to Build a Better World
Valuable Lessons Have Emerged from Efforts to Address Global Challenges
Some Companies Invest in Women-Led, Locally Driven Supply Chain Solutions
Companies Benefit by Addressing Social, Economic, and Environmental Challenges
This Book Is Organized According to Major Global Challenges
Creating an Inclusive, Sustainable, and Prosperous Future
References
2 Climate and Environment
Climate and Nature Are Inextricably Linked
Climate and Environmental Injustice Plague the World
Climate Change and Ecosystems Loss Are Security Matters
Businesses Can Gain Opportunities
Global Governments Convened for Three Conferences of the Parties in 2022
The Conference of the Parties (COP27) Focused on Climate Change
The Conference of the Parties (COP15) Focused on Biodiversity
The Conference of the Parties (CoP19) Focused on Endangered Species
The World Watches to See the Extent to Which COP Agreements Are Fulfilled
Some National and Local Governments Are Advancing Progress
Markets Create Incentives for Companies to Act on Climate Change
Investors and Companies Grow Value by Driving Decarbonization
The Opportunity for Companies to Decarbonize Cities
Trane Creates Business Value by Advancing Decarbonization
Intel Creates Business Value with Energy Solutions
Scores for Climate Impacts Displayed in Google's Market Summary Snapshot
Carbon Pricing Allows a Company to Translate Goals into Financial Terms
Markets Create Incentives for Companies to Conserve the Natural Environment
Climate and Environment Are Inextricably Linked
Colgate-Palmolive Was an Early Adopter for Water Security and Climate
An Industry-Led Collaboration for Sustainable Production and Sourcing of Commodities
Food Systems Summits Address Hunger, Farmer Livelihoods, and Climate Change
Businesses Can Lead in Addressing Climate and Environment Challenges
References
3 Economic Development
Global Trends Present Threats as Well as Opportunities for Business
Companies Benefit by Investing in Economic Development
Income Inequality Poses a Threat
Gender and Racial Inequities Exacerbate Income Inequality
Poverty Threatens Business and Society
Increasing Global Migration Affects Economies
Companies and Nonprofits Partner to Invest in Human Capital
Mobile Money Drives Systemic Change for an Inclusive Economy
Vodafone and Safaricom Launched M-PESA in 2007
The Mobile Money Industry Is Growing in an Era of Economic Disruption