* The issues which CERES primarily deals with are:
Clean Trillion- In order to limit the rate of Global Warming to 2 degree Celsius and fight the devastation due to climate change, investments of $1 trillion is required for 36 continuous years. If investors, policymakers and business conglomerates work in solidarity, this issue can be contained. Carbon Asset Risk- World's largest fossil fuel burning companies need to come forward and collaborate in order to reduce the risks of exceedingly increasing carbon in the ecosystem. Fossil fuel companies need to transform their methods to prevent environmental catastrophe by reducing their value and decreasing global demand. Climate Change- Every business firm has to address the problems related to Climate Change. The Investor Network on Climate Risk, a 117 member body with total assets more than $13 trillion are providing leadership over investments, corporate sustainability, investment education and collaboration over climate risks. Some of the major initiatives are deforestation free commodity trading and clean energy investment. Energy- Neither changed or destroyed, change in forms of energy are expensive when it is about the renewable forms. The consortium of companies, investors and power sectors have come close to increase energy efficiency, proliferate use of renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Water- Not just a basic necessity but the cradle of life, water pollution needs to be curbed and potable water has to be protected for a safe future. Limited availability of water for huge population is a major challenge. The infrastructure building and landscaping should be done in synchronization with water resources. Supply Chains- With a rapidly enlarging population and ever-growing demand, various sectors are facing stressful work conditions. The supply chain system needs to be revamped in close coordination with the Millennium Development Goals, worker rights need to be maintained, factory management assessment needs to be done, and these human rights priorities need to be implemented.
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