The longest-running "United Nations Climate Change Conference" (COP25) in 25 years finally concluded on December 15 at 9 PM Madrid time. The main consensus among nations? "No real consensus." The next step for the fate of our planet is up to you and me.
500 B Corps pledge to achieve carbon neutrality.
It’s exciting to note that this year’s conference saw over 500 B Corporations publicly committing to achieving net-zero emissions by 2030, 20 years ahead of the target set by the Paris Agreement for 2050. As Taiwan’s first B Corporation, we are proud to be part of this movement.
Climate Change Becomes a Climate Emergency: B Corps Unite to Reduce Carbon Emissions
As the familiar term "climate change" has rapidly shifted to "climate emergency," and "global warming" is now referred to as "global heating," we know that the Earth cannot wait any longer. As a B Corp, we cannot rely solely on government action—we must join forces to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
B Corps are working to curb climate change by reducing carbon emissions.
Over 500 B Corporations worldwide are committing to climate action, with most focusing on reducing the energy consumption associated with the production and sale of their goods. These businesses are working to lower their operational carbon emissions and the carbon footprints of their products, all in an effort to keep the global temperature increase within the critical 1.5°C threshold. This is the last warning line for our planet—if we exceed it, survival could become impossible.
Through collective efforts, B Corporations are not just reducing emissions within their own operations but also setting industry standards for sustainable practices. The goal is clear: mitigate climate change and ensure a livable future for all. It’s a crucial time for businesses to step up and take responsibility in the global fight against climate change.
Text Edited by: Jan Chu / Illustrations by: Jan Chu
Source: B Corporation Report; Environmental Information Center; @CSR
Frequently asked questions
- What is DOMI Earth's net-zero commitment?
- DOMI Earth has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2030 — 20 years ahead of the Paris Agreement's 2050 target — as part of a wider movement of B Corporations pledging carbon neutrality.
- How many B Corporations pledged carbon neutrality at COP25?
- More than 500 B Corporations worldwide publicly committed at the conference to achieving net-zero emissions by 2030, with most focusing on reducing the energy consumption tied to producing and selling their goods.
- Why is the 1.5°C threshold important?
- Keeping the global temperature increase within 1.5°C is described as the last warning line for the planet; exceeding it could make survival impossible, which is why B Corporations are working to lower operational emissions and product carbon footprints.