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Speaker: Climate change is not only the most important issue of the 21st century, it's one of the biggest challenges that civilization has ever faced.
Speaker: As a result, and in order to play their part, many companies are pledging to hit net zero emissions in the near future.
Speaker: Many are likely to have to overcome significant challenges if they are to fulfill these commitments.
Speaker: We know firsthand how broad and daunting a task like this can feel.
Speaker: This is why, as part of our Business Plan for the Planet programme, we have commissioned the Economist Intelligence Unit to help you kickstart your company's Net Zero Action Plan.
Speaker: Business Plan for the Planet looks to help companies of all shapes and sizes transition towards more sustainable business models.
Speaker: Organisations need a partner with the understanding, the capabilities and the resources to help them make this happen.
Speaker: HSBC can become this partner.
Speaker: In order to understand the roadblocks that may present themselves on this journey, the Economists Intelligence Unit conducted a survey of 500 global business leaders across a variety of sectors and from small, medium-sized and large companies.
Speaker: Aligned with an advisory board of eight experts, this research examines concerns about costs, the importance of clear definitions and the need for collaboration, distilling it all into 10 key pain points businesses may face during their transition.
Speaker: These findings feed into our interactive checklist that enables companies to assess their current progress and consider solutions and opportunities that sustainability offers.
Speaker: Whether it's to become more competitive, more efficient or simply more relevant, transitioning to net zero can be a journey of opportunity for your business.
Speaker: Wherever you are on that journey, we're here to support you with insights, research and solutions that can help you make the decisions that matter.
Speaker: Visit gettonetzero.economist.com to explore the research in detail and to read inspirational case studies about how we as a bank have already helped businesses work towards their net zero goals.
