What is climate change and how does it impact your business?
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What is climate change?
Climate change is the climate change on a global scale caused by the increase in average temperature emissions from the Earth, mainly due to human activity and the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG), such as CO₂.
This global warming generates extreme events such as heat waves, floods, droughts, and sea level rise, affecting health, environment and economy.
How does climate change manifest itself today?
Recent scientific evidence
- CO₂: highest levels in 2 million years
- Sea levelfastest increase in 3,000 years
- Arctic icelowest level in 1,000 years
- Glaciers: setbacks unprecedented in 2,000 years
Social and economic impacts
- Diseases like dengue fever are spreading
- Water stress and malnutrition increase due to droughts
- Extreme events as wildfires and heat waves intensify
- Increased vulnerability in informal urban areas
What do the experts say?
According to the IPCC, for avoid climate collapse, we must:
- Not to exceed 1.5°C of increase
- Reduce 50% emissions by 2030
- Reach net zero emissions by 2050
Opportunity for companies: leading the transition
The climate crisis represents not only a threat, but also an opportunity to strategic opportunity for Peruvian companies of:
- Improve your operational efficiency
- Innovating in sustainability
- Gain competitiveness and reputation
- Attracting responsible investment
How to get started? Calculate your company's carbon footprint
At Libelula, We help companies like yours to measure, reduce and communicate their carbon footprint. This is the first step in integrating sustainability into your business strategy.
Frequently asked questions about climate change
What is the difference between global warming and climate change?
Global warming is the increase in temperature; climate change includes its long-term effects.
How can a company reduce its environmental impact?
Measuring its carbon footprint, improving its energy efficiency and adopting clean energy.
What are the benefits of a sustainable company?
Increased reputation, talent attraction, access to financing and competitive innovation.
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