Scania stops for climate change
Friday, September 20, saw Scania pause from its usual operations globally to consider climate change and the ways we can all help to address itSwedish manufacturer Scania recently halted its activities to focus its attention on the issue of climate change.
On Friday, September 20, the company ceased operations for one hour both here in Australia and around the globe, instead holding discussions among its tens of thousands of employees about climate change and highlighting measures that can be taken on both corporate and individual levels to minimise waste and energy use.
Three prime objectives
Scania said its global Climate Day had three prime objectives: to educate about climate change and its effects; to highlight what Scania is doing to reduce its carbon footprint; and to prompt discussion on how the company can change its practices to become more sustainable in the short, medium and longer terms.
"The transport industry is part of the problem, so we have to be part of the solution," said Mikael Jansson, Scania Australia's Managing Director.
"This is a business opportunity for us. Companies that do not understand this will lose out.
"Across the world, Scania's 52,000 staff is stopping work for one hour to focus on sustainability.
"Things are happening with the climate and we need to act, and all of us can all make a difference."
The ideas generated from the day will now be reviewed by Scania's Sustainable Solutions Manager, Anthony King, before those judged to have the most merit are actioned.
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