Opinion: Promoting Sustainability and Climate Resilience During a Pandemic, By Khaled El-Dokani
As we think of enhancing the resilience of our communities and the economy amidst the economic turbulence unleashed by the new coronavirus pandemic, our actions as individuals and corporate organisations must be geared towards a better future for humanity and the environment – the earth, humans and animals alike.
The world is suddenly breathing fresh air due to the pandemic-induced decline in economic activities, such as transportation and manufacturing. According to a BBC article on the environmental impact of the new coronavirus, pollution levels in New York halved in March and satellite images show that nitrogen dioxide emissions are fading away in industrial areas in Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom.
Globally, our care for the environment is guided by the four strategic pillars of sustainability: Climate and Energy, Circular Economy, Environment and Communities. Our Climate and Energy commitment has seen us reduce CO2 intensity by 27 per cent since 1990, equivalent to avoiding 40 million tons of CO2 in 2019, compared to 1990 or taking 8.6 million cars off the road.
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