{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63349202d4b1ef0011c30ddd/6369ecbffe89ae0012a542dc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How can business take on the climate crisis?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63349202d4b1ef0011c30ddd/1667886241047-0deeec0a1b03829fe67d330e5a86638a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Climate crisis is not a looming threat — it’s already here.&nbsp; Catastrophic extreme weather events are on the rise, and they’re taking a devastating toll around the world. Businesses are one of the biggest contributors to the crisis — and yet they are also among the most important players in finding solutions.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, we dive into the science-backed targets that a growing community of business leaders are committed to achieving as early as 2030. Our colleagues share evidence-based actions and tools that ensure businesses can adhere to the highest standards of environmental responsibility, and we hear from a producer’s advocate who is pushing for more immediate recognition and response to the impact the crisis has on farmers and workers around the globe. &nbsp;In this episode we answer:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>What role do businesses play in driving the climate crisis?&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>What tactical steps can businesses take to be a part of climate solutions?</li><li>Why should social justice be at the center of climate action?</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Guests include:&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Kubasu Agapeters</strong>, Operations Manager at Fairtrade Africa&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Veena Harbaugh</strong>, Director of Sustainability at Sendle</p><p><strong>Brigitta Nemes</strong>, Senior Manager of Environmental Standards at B Lab</p>","author_name":"B Lab and Hueman Group Media"}