Greenhouse gas emissions have become a key issue for businesses in the United States. In the absence of federal regulation, states have begun to regulate emissions, while non-governmental organizations and public perception are pressing companies to quantify and report on how they will manage their emissions.
Organizations vary widely in their responses to climate change. Those with European operations are already complying with local or national regulations in those countries. Companies with operations in states or regions where regulations are just now coming into place—such as California and the northeast states—are making preparations to meet compliance requirements. Companies with operations outside those regions are deciding how best to move forward as the policy environment continues to evolve.
Natural Capital can help your company understand the issue of climate change and options to consider as an organization prepares to respond to new and changing demands. Moving forward to evaluate and manage your GHG emissions is the first step, including weighing options to reduce them internally, opportunities to offset them, and determining which voluntary programs you may be able to take advantage of.
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