I’d say if you’re a business leader in 2023 – without a doubt, the answer is yes. Over the last few years as global warming has been a hot topic in all aspects of life – I’m positive business leaders have spent a lot of time strategising how to reduce the carbon emission intensity of business operations. That’s all well and good as the more that people are changing their actions, the more we can slow down these negative changes happening to the world right now. But, have you spent any time considering how your business will fit in and continue its success within a low carbon world? In April 2022, the UK became the first G20 country to make it mandatory for Britain’s largest businesses to disclose their climate-related risks and opportunities, in line with recommendations from the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). As life shifts towards a low carbon environment, businesses will face more and more challenges as new expectations and regulations are put into place by governments, regulators, investors and the public.

A company’s climate agenda cannot stop at the actions you are taking to reduce your footprint but some focus also needs to be made on the risks and opportunities for your business. How will you continue to successfully offer the services and products you do within this shifting environment?