Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues today, encompassing every facet of society, including corporations which significantly contribute to climate change through their gigantic share of greenhouse gas emissions, resource exploitation, and waste generation.

As a major contributor to environmental degradation, the corporate sector has a moral and strategic imperative to play its part in addressing climate challenges proactively. Their active inclusion in climate action is also necessary for the entities to adapt to safeguard their operations, ensure workforce wellbeing, manage risks, and ensure long-term sustainability.

As climate impacts such as extreme weather, resource scarcity, and supply chain disruptions threaten business continuity, by adopting adaptive strategies, corporations can enhance resilience, reduce vulnerabilities, and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly changing global environment.

Therefore, businesses, both large and small, can play a critical role in this transformation, helping to achieve the goals that are set out in the Paris Agreement 2015 through innovation and investment. In order to achieve the resilience imperative, a corporation must chalk out strategies for both adaptation and mitigation.

As for corporate adaptation, it involves preparing businesses to withstand climate-related disruptions such as extreme weather, resource scarcity, and supply chain vulnerabilities. By investing in resilient infrastructure, climate-smart supply chains, and resource-efficient technologies, companies can safeguard their long-term viability and reduce vulnerability to climate risks.

On the mitigation front, these efforts being equally critical focus on reducing the environmental footprint of business operations. Transitioning to renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, and adopting circular economy principles help reduce greenhouse........

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