SUSTAINABILITY SCHOOL #106 - Net-Zero purchases: What they are and why they matter?
Description
The world is facing an urgent climate crisis, and government commitments to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are often insufficient and frequently unmet.
While many governments have made promises, the reality is that relying solely on government actions will not be enough to mitigate the growing impact of climate change.
There is a gap that needs to be filled—and businesses play a crucial role in this process.
Most companies are still standing on the sidelines, hoping that government policies will resolve the climate crisis alone. This passive approach is a significant obstacle in the fight against climate change. If businesses do not take proactive steps to set and achieve science-based net-zero goals, the climate cannot be stabilized.
This webinar will explore the urgent need for large companies to move beyond reliance on government actions and take responsibility by adopting bold, science-based climate strategies.
In this context, Net-Zero Procurement represents a powerful tool that enables companies, governments, and organizations to use their purchasing power as a market force to drive climate action.
What You Will Learn
Speaker

Bob Willard
Sustainability “guru” & Founder of the Sustainability Advantage
Bob Willard is a sustainability “guru” with over 34 years of experience. He is best known for quantifying the business case for integrating sustainability into corporate strategies.Bob has delivered over 1,700 presentations, authored six books, and provided free tools and resources for sustainability champions.He serves on the boards of several organizations, including the Future-Fit Foundation, the B Corp Standards Advisory Council, and as an ambassador for the Sustainable Procurement Pledge. Additionally, he advises the Canadian government’s Low Carbon Procurement Advisory Committee.In recent years, Bob has focused on sustainable and net-zero procurement as market forces to drive transitions toward more sustainable business models and mobilize businesses in the race to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.
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