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“ Companies that take steps to reduce their environmental impact may also see benefits such as improved reputation , reduced energy costs , and increased employee engagement ”
ODED FRUCHTMAN CEO , BLADERANGER
While the verdict is still out regarding whether or not these promises will be kept ( let alone be effective ), will they reduce greenhouse gas emissions and future-proof the economy ? Companies around the world have also adopted them and integrated these goals into their operations . Cognizant of science , they can be particularly forthright when articulating why they take the sciencebased targets to heart .
Take the words of Claire Atkins Morris , the Head of Corporate Responsibility for the French food services giant Sodexo : “ They are necessary targets if we are to keep 1.5 degrees alive . The science informs us that anything above this will create catastrophic impacts .
“ From day one , Sodexo has been focusing on tangible everyday gestures and actions through its services to have a positive economic , social and environmental impact over time . For us , growth and social
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