Ready for a low carbon economy?

Yes, we are ready for the low-carbon economy.  Are you?

This from the Sustainability Learning Centre, great site to visit and follow as well:  http://www.sustainabilitylearningcentre.com/.  Interesting to think about growth and emissions "decoupling".  Meaning we can finally create jobs and commerce without necessarily depleting natural resources or adding to our pollution levels.  Restoring that balance which we've championed for many years now.  We've reached a true milestone; let's hope the voices of turning back gone unheard and unheeded.

Did you know that Global CO2 emissions did not rise in 2014 for the first time in 40 years, while global economy grew 3%?  The milestone marks an historical moment because, for the first time in 40 years, pollutant emissions and economic growth are starting to decouple.   

According to the Climate Group: "What we are seeing here is the cumulativeimpact of growing levels of investment into low carbon activities, not least in China and other major economies," remarks Damian Ryan, Head of International Policy, The Climate Group. "Over the last decade we have seen tens and then hundreds of billions of dollars invested each year into renewable energy, energy efficiency and other green growth opportunities, like LED lighting and electric vehicles.

 

"At some point this spending on the low carbon economy was going to show through and it seems that the IEA's new figures are the first indication of the seismic shift we need to combat climate change."

This is good news but this is no time for complacency.  Cities, States, Provinces and Countries are moving toward putting a price on carbon.  What does this mean for your company?

Start by learning how to measure and report your greenhouse gases.  Carbon reduction strategies will save your company money and improve productivity.