Media and Entertainment companies will not be immune to the impacts of climate change. They too will be heavily impacted by Carbon emissions legislation that will affect their profitability. High carbon emissions businesses like newspapers, printing presses, TV stations and production facilities will need comprehensive strategies on how to combat the impact of legislation on their business. Adding to this will be the physical risk from extreme weather events that will affect distribution networks as well supply chains. Surveys show that consumers prefer products that come from a company that has a climate change strategy.

Opportunities

As climate change is an emotive consumer issue developing new renewable products from renewable paper products can help companies to differentiate themselves in the market place. Energy efficiency programs will reduce overheads, increase productivity and increase profitability. Implementing clear emissions reduction targets and communicating this to the market will enhance your brand and reputations. Understanding the impact of emission regulations on your company will become a key growth enabler. Becoming carbon neutral can have a significant marketing impact on your business and help your to differentiate yourself.

GCX Services: What we can do

Efficiencies – GCX will assess your companies’ carbon emissions through a carbon footprint and a business case energy efficiency audit.
The next step is to reduce your carbon emissions by working with you to set targets and budgets and then implement reductions and achieve cost cutting goals. Reductions include Education campaigns to ensure that your employees support internal initiatives. GCX will also monitor your emissions on an ongoing basis. As you embark on the journey to become a low carbon emission business you can gain significant marketing and PR traction and differentiate your brand as a climate change leader.

Legislation and Reputation – GCX will determine the impact of legislation on your business and how best to respond to ensure that your profitability is not impacted. This includes determining the reputation risks exposed by being associated with high carbon emissions businesses.

LCA – full lifecycle assessment services aimed at understanding carbon emissions in your products from cradle to grave. This information is very important when looking to deliver a green alternative to your current products. Surveys show that consumers trust a company more if they have a clearly defined climate change strategy and are more willing to buy their products.

Adaptation - Adaptation is the adjustment in systems in response to actual or expected climatic events or their effects, which moderates harm or exploits beneficial opportunities. GCX will look carefully at the impact that climate change will have on your business including your supply chain. Our specialists will show you the risks inherent in your business model and help to implement ways to reduce this risk.