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The pressure on the private sector to act on climate change is immense – and many organizations are rising to the challenge. Yet, many companies are struggling to get their climate programs off the ground. To be successful, companies need to integrate climate considerations into the very DNA of their organizations.This book provides the definitive blueprint for this urgent transformation. It is an actionable, step-by-step guide for business practitioners on how to develop and implement a comprehensive climate-readiness strategy. Readers will discover how to assess and manage the risks of climate change for their companies, spot and capitalize on new business opportunities linked to tackling – or adapting to – climate change, collaborate effectively with stakeholders, navigate upcoming regulations, build company-wide support for climate initiatives, and use these experiences to prepare for future challenges faster than competitors. This book will be of value to executives, board members, and employees at companies of all sizes, corporate sustainability officers, and all business professionals, policymakers, political activists, entrepreneurs, and intellectuals who believe in the power of business to help society respond to climate change.

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""The climate crisis will affect business operations, investment risks, and innovation opportunities in every sector of the economy in the future. In this helpful guide, Valentina Fomenko gives business leaders a thoughtful and practical playbook for developing climate readiness strategies that will increase corporate value. Starting with measuring emissions and setting targets, she then shares key tools for understanding and reducing climate risks, capitalizing on innovation opportunities, and implementing strategies within an organization. Business leaders will find plenty of actionable insights here, advised by an experienced consultant."" -Katie Kross, Managing Director, Center for Energy, Development, and the Global Environment, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University

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Valentina Fomenko is a dynamic force in corporate and sustainability strategy, blending entrepreneurial vision with a deep commitment to integrating sustainability into the core of business operations across industries. Having consulted across industries from energy and tech to healthcare and consumer goods, she's now leading Strategy DNA, a firm dedicated to helping organizations not just thrive but thrive sustainably. Valentina holds an MS. in Environmental Sciences and Policy from Central European University, a PhD in Environmental Science from Oregon State University, and an MBA from the Duke University Fuqua School of Business.

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