The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) latest report (‘The Physical Science Basis’) announced it is “unequivocal” that human activity is heating the planet, climate change is here, and it’s occurring at a faster rate than previously anticipated. Meanwhile the world’s leading climate scientists have also warned that Australia will bear the brunt of extreme weather changes unless deep and sustained emissions reductions take place in the coming decades. 

Here are five key actions the UN Global Compact promotes for businesses like law firms

1. Set a net zero target:
2. Set short-term science-based targets:
3. Include climate risks in strategic planning:
4. Develop a just and equitable transition plan:
5. Invest in climate action:

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