August 2, 2006—The World Resources Institute (WRI) has published a research report addressing how emission reduction efforts by service-sector companies such as banks, law firms, retailers, and real estate managers can help fight global warming. WRI asserts that long-term solutions require emission reduction efforts by the entire economy, not only by heavy industry.
Hot Climate, Cool Commerce: A Service Sector Guide to Greenhouse Gas Management (2006, ISBN: 1-56973-616-2) provides a brief overview of climate change science and expected impacts, and the connection between climate change and the service sector, and discusses the business case for action. The core of the guide is a practical, step-by-step manual for service-sector businesses ready to begin responding to climate change.
According to the report, service-sector companies contribute to climate change through their electricity use, heating, cooling, and travel. They have an opportunity to influence their operations, supply chains, customers, employees, and other stakeholders to help change those behaviors necessary to curb the most serious effects of climate change.
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