Companies need to take responsibility for their contribution to climate change. When you’re parting with your money for a service, you want to know it’s going to the right place. You want to be rewarding companies that are pushing for a sustainable world, rather than exploiting their surroundings.
There are websites that can help inform you on the environmental steps businesses are taking, but below are some notable companies that are fighting back against climate change.
Lego
On the surface, Lego can seem problematic. How sustainable can it be producing all these little plastic pieces? However, Lego are taking dramatic steps to tackle climate change: over the next three years they’re investing $400m to accelerate their sustainability efforts. This will go towards eliminating single-use plastic bags in packaging, researching more sustainable products and social efforts to promote environmental behaviour amongst children.
Exodus travels
Exodus travels, a leading tour company specialising in tours throughout Europe and across the globe, have been providing adventure holidays since 1974. At the start of 2020, Exodus Travels and sister company, Headwater, were two of the first travel companies in the world to declare a climate emergency, publicly recognising that our planet is in crisis and committing to play our part in taking action on climate change. Since then, Exodus has committed to halving its carbon footprint by 2030, rewild 100 square metres per every passenger and offset the carbon emissions for all of its adventures.
Nike
Nike is another company pushing against climate change. They’re chiefly achieving this by changing the materials on their footwear – it accounts for 70 per cent of the emissions during the production process. Currently, Nike’s working on reusing existing plastics, yarns and textiles, to significantly reduce its emissions. On top of this, steps are also being taken for more sustainable packaging and less waste during production.
Unilever
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods company, has plenty of environmental initiatives too. They’re aiming to have net zero emissions by 2039 – largely achieved through transitioning to renewable energy across their operations, finding new low- carbon ingredients, expanding their plant-based product range and developing fossil-fuel-free cleaning and laundry products. On top of this, Unilever are hoping to enable nature to flourish by tackling deforestation. This will come from eliminating deforestation in their supply chain, while also promoting regeneration.
If you’re buying something – with a little bit of research – you can usually find a suitable company with an environmental conscience. With climate change becoming even more concerning in recent years, it’s more important than ever to support the businesses that are taking responsibility. These companies are just a start – you can always find more to suit your needs!
